---
title: "SSCG8: Legislative Branch of Government (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSCG8
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSCG8
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - high-school
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# SSCG8: Legislative Branch of Government

Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SSCG8.a**: Cite the formal qualifications for representatives and senators listed in the Constitution.
- **SSCG8.b**: Describe the election process for representatives and senators and how the 17th Amendment impacted the election of senators.
- **SSCG8.c**: Compare the terms of office for each chamber of Congress and explain the Founders' intent.
- **SSCG8.d**: Compare and contrast the powers of each chamber of Congress (e.g., power of the purse, 16th Amendment, treaties, etc.)
- **SSCG8.e**: Explain the steps in the legislative process.
- **SSCG8.f**: Explain the functions of various leadership positions and committees within the legislature.
- **SSCG8.g**: Analyze the positive and negative role lobbyists play in the legislative process.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.