The legislation of georgia shall correspond to universally recognised principles and rules of international law. Ppt ss8h4a analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both. Each of the colonies were urged by the continental congress to establish state constitutions, in effect officially taking power from the royal governors and bodies established by the king. Preamblearticle i article ii article iii article iv article v article vix article xi article xii amendments preamble. Ss8cg1 the student will describe the role of citizens under georgia s constitution. The georgia constition of 1777 had both strengths and weaknesses. All other legal acts shall correspond to the constitution. Paragraph v of the proposed new constitution of the state. On january 2, 1788, georgia became the fourth state to ratify the u. The legislative power shall be vested in two separate and distinct branches, towit. Constitution of the state of georgia preamble to perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of georgia, relying upon the protection and. Strengths and weaknesses of the georgia constitution of 1777. This constitution created a government with 3 branches.
Though it had many weaknesses, the constitution stayed for 12 years. A venn diagram showing georgia constitution of 1777 vs articles of confederation. The legislative body has more power than the other branches which could cause a unstable. Strengths and weaknesses of the ga constitution of 1777 strengths weaknesses 1. To view georgias constitution of 1777, georgia archives. Essential question what was the difference between the georgia constitutions of 1777 and 1789. During the american revolution, georgias government was called the provincial congress. Some of the weakness were that this document asked for a unicameral legislature with the legislative body more powerful.
Georgias first attempt at constitutional government was initiated in april 1776 by the provincial. The georgia constitution is based on many of the same principles as the united states constitution and is structured similarly. Georgia state constitution 1777 wikisource, the free. Georgia and the american revolution february 19, 1777. The georgia constitution powerpoint ppt presentation.
With all of these weaknesses, the georgia constitution of 1777 was the states constitution for 12 years. It was the articles of confederation that kept the state together before the constitution was made. Some of the strength is that it stated to declare war and make peace with other countries. However, the constitution of 1777 also introduced policies that were strong philosophies and still used today. Georgia has had twelve ruling documents, from the colonial charter issued in 1732, to the current state constitution, adopted in 1983. During the american revolution, georgia s government was called the provincial congress. Strength and weakness of the constitutions georgia site. The state of georgia shall ever remain a member of the american union. A did not have a legislature b had a chief executive c could not pay or reward soldiers with money or land d had strong, centralized government. Georgia constitution of 1777 weakness legislature unicameral one house no second house in legislature branch government serves only 1 year government couldnt veto, grant ardons and cheif executive by name legislature elected council three branches but legislative has the most.
Download ppt what were the strengths and weaknesses of the georgia. We therefore, the representatives of the people, from whom all power originates and for whose benefit all government is intended, by virtue of the power delegated to us, do ordain and declare, and it is hereby ordained and declared, that the following rules. The legislative, executive, and judiciary departments of government shall be distinct, and each department shall be confined to a separate body of magistracy. Walter mcelreath, a treatise on the constitution of georgia atlanta. All powers not delegated by the constitution, as amended, are retained by the people. It is the newest state constitution in the united states and is georgia s tenth constitution, replacing the previous 1976 constitution. Articles of confederation1777 page ii states, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each state shall direct, to meet in congress on the first monday in november, in every year, with a power reserved to each state, to recall its delegates, or any of them, at any time within the. A senate and house of representatives, to be styled the general assembly. The georgia constitution of during the american revolution. Ss8cg1 the student will describe the role of citizens under georgias constitution. Another new constitution was adopted soon after the beginning of reconstruction in. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Your rights as a georgia citizen are a direct result of this document and our nations constitution. The constitution of georgia shall be the supreme law of the state.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the georgia. Ppt ss8h4a analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the. We, the people of georgia, in order to form a permanent government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, acknowledging. But the same as it has its flaws it has the things that maybe we are thankful for. Ss8h4a analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the georgia constitution of 1777 and the articles of confederation and explain how weaknesses in the articles of. Constitution of the state of georgia1877 by georgia. Strengths and weaknesses of the ga constitution of 1777. A year later, in 1777, the first formal constitution was drafted, followed by the constitutions of 1789, 1798.
It begins with a preamble and is followed by eleven articles that address the different branches and duties of government. The shortest of georgias constitutions, the constitution of 1789 was modeled after the u. Then came georgias first constitution in 1777, followed by updated versions in 1789 and 1798. The shortest of georgia s constitutions, the constitution of 1789 was modeled after the u. But also this constitution had its weakness, and these are a couple of them. Georgia became the fourth state on january 2, 1788. That same year, the georgia trustees responded by assembling the provincial congress in savannah, georgia, to create the states first constitution. Needed a strong national government for protection. Ppt the georgia constitution powerpoint presentation. Explain the basic structure of the georgia state constitution. Georgia state constitution 1789 wikisource, the free. The council of safety, georgias patriot rulers during the american revolution, adopted a set of rules and regulations in 1776. You can edit this venn diagram using creately diagramming tool and include in your reportpresentationwebsite.
Gas first permanent constitution was the constitution of 1777, a form of government that weakened the executive branch and. Georgia constitution of 1777 georgias first constitution. Constitutional convention and georgia constitutions of 1777 and 1789. In november of that year, to assure conformity with the federal document, georgia revised the constitution of 1777 through a constitutional convention. Georgia constitution of 1777 vs articles of confederation. William few was elected to the georgia assembly legislature for the state and helped establish georgias constitution in 1777. Remained in effect for 12 years despite its weaknesses. This powerpoint starts in 1861 when the south secedes and ends with the. Article of constituted rights annexed to the constitution as amended. Strengths and weaknesses of the georgia constitution of 1777 ss8h4a use pages 127 128 in the uga book to answer the following questions about the powers or actions of the branches of government under the georgia constitution of 1777. And whereas it hath been recommended by the said congress, on the fifteenth of may last, to the. Ss8cg3 the student will analyze the role of the executive branch in georgia.
The constitution of the state of georgia is the governing document of the u. More growth led to a push west into land occupied by indians. Amendments to the constitution may be proposed in the georgia legislature and must be approved by a twothirds majority vote of both the. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. What was one weakness of the georgia constitution of 1777 and the articles of confederation. Based upon separation of powers and rights of citizens. Article i article ii article iii article iv amendments. Constitution of the state of georgia 1877 by georgia. Under georgia constitution of 1777, governor were selected. Constitution and articles of confederation questions id.
A new constitution was adopted at the beginning of the civil war in 1861, and at the end of the war in 1865. State constitution of 1777 each of the colonies were urged by the continental congress to establish state constitutions, in effect officially taking power from the royal governors and bodies established by the king. Ppt ss8cg1 the student will describe the role of citizens. Because of the weaknesses in its policy, this constitution would eventually have to be rewritten. Constitutional convention and georgia constitutions of 1777. Legislative body of the united statescongress could. This constitution was framed by a convention which assembled at savannah october 1, 1776 in accordance with the recommendation of the continental congress that the people of the colonies should form independent state governments. Ss8h4a analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the georgia constitution of 1777 and the articles of confederation and explain how weaknesses in the articles of confederation led to a need to revise the articles. The presentation includes the states history, capitol, tourist attractions, and more. All male white inhabitants, of the age of twentyone years, and possessed in his own right of ten pounds value, and liable to pay tax in this state, or being of any mechanic trade, and shall have been resident six months in this state, shall have a right to vote at all elections for. In 1861 as the civil war was beginning, a new constitution was adoptedand yet another at the close of the war in 1865. Verified from watkins digest of the laws of the state of georgia philadelphia.
Under georgia constitution of 1777, governor were selected by. Georgia constitution of 1777 by destiny smith on prezi. The current georgia state constitution was ratified on november 2, 1982. Strength and weakness of the constitutions georgia. An international treaty or agreement of georgia unless it. February 5, 1777 1 whereas the conduct of the legislature of great britain for many years past has been so oppressive on the people of america that of late years they have plainly declared and asserted a right to raise taxes upon the people of america, and to make laws to bind them in all cases whatsoever, without their consent. This fivepage copy of the declaration of independence can be downloaded to print.
Prior to having a formal constitution, a document entitled rules and regulations of the colony of georgia, drafted in 1776, was in effect. In 1780, he was elected to the continental congress, before eventually representing georgia at the constitutional convention in 1787. Though this constitution offered the citizens of georgia many freedoms such as freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and trial by jury, georgians were not given the opportunity to ratify it give consent. Georgia constitution of 1777 and the articles of confederation and explain how weakness in the articles of confederation led to a need to revise the articles. Constitutional convention and georgia constitutions of.
Georgia constitution of 1777 document similar to the articles of confederation based. To view georgias constitution of 1798, see the georgia archives. We, the underwritten delegates of the people of the state of georgia, chosen and authorized by them to revise, alter, or amend the powers and principles of their government, do declare, ordain, and ratify the several articles and sections contained in the six pages hereunto prefixed, as the constitution of this state. In your own words, describe the two main points of article xi no one is entitled to more than one. All matters of breach of the peace, felony, murder, and treason against the state to be tried in the county where the same was committed. Whereas the conduct of the legislature of great britain for many years past has been so oppressive on the people of america that of late years they have plainly declared and asserted a right to raise taxes upon the people of america, and to make laws to bind them in all cases whatsoever, without their consent. Constitution of 1777 excerpts to be used with the power point. An overview of the basic information about georgia. Apr 04, 2019 this constitution shall take effect, and be in full force, on the first monday in october next, after the adoption of the same. Georgia has had ten different constitutions in its history. Benjamin lincoln promoted to major general benjamin lincoln february 22, 1777. What was the main reason that the authors of georgias constitution of 1777 created a weak executive branch of government.
This is to certify that, pursuant to the provisions of article xi, section i. This constitution shall take effect, and be in full force, on the first monday in october next, after the adoption of the same. The 1777 constitution remained in effect for twelve years, until its first revision in 1789. Strengths and weaknesses of the georgia constitution of. Same as the georgia constition the articles of confederation this constitution had its strengths and also weaknesses. The king of england used to make 100% of the rules and the colonists were looking forward to making their own decisions in georgia. Ss8cg6 the student will explain how georgias court system treats juvenile offtenders. Gas first constitution was a provisional government called the rules and regulations. State constitution agreed upon unanimously state constitution of 1777.