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Grade 2 Social Studies · World 7: Rules and Leaders · Level 46
The Governor
The leader of our state works in the State Capitol in Atlanta.
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 46
- The Governor is the leader of our state, Georgia.
- The Governor works in the State Capitol, in Atlanta, our state's capital city. On a map, a star often marks a capital.
- The Capitol has a dome covered in real gold, from Dahlonega in the north Georgia mountains!
- Georgia's voters choose a Governor every 4 years. Lawmakers called the General Assembly write state laws, and the Governor signs them, or says no. The Lieutenant Governor helps.
- The Governor makes a budget for the state, leads the Georgia National Guard, and helps Georgia get ready for storms like hurricanes. Jimmy Carter was Governor before he became President!
- Try it with a grown-up! Find out who Georgia's Governor is today. You can even tour the State Capitol in Atlanta.
Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:
- SS2CG2.b — Governor (leader of our state) and Atlanta, GA – State Capitol Building