Causes of the American Revolution
The War and Aftermath
Foundations of Government
Legislative and Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Juvenile Justice
Anything Goes
50
What does Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton have in common?
Signed the Declaration of Independence
50
The __________ were unhappy about Britain's insistence on the taxation of the colonist because they lacked representation in the British Parliament.
Patriots
50
You are required to pass a test at the end of 8th grade to show you know about the history of the state. Which of these has the GREATEST impact on this fact?
Article VIII of Georgia Constitution
50
Which is NOT a qualification for governor of Georgia?
A. U.S. Citizen for 15 years
B. Georgia Resident for 6 years
C. Must be 30 years old
D. Must have political experience
D. Must have political experience
50
Which one of the court cases would be considered to be a civil case?
A. A convenience store is robbed at gun point.
B. An assault on an elderly woman in a parking lot.
C. A rival gang member is murdered for a required initiation.
D. A paid landscaper with a signed contract to complete bi-weekly mowing stops showing up to complete the work.
D. A paid landscaper with a signed contract to complete bi-weekly mowing stops showing up to complete the work.
50
What is a Unruly and Deliquent Crime.
Unruly Crime is ONLY a crime for juveniles.
Deliquent is a crime for juvenile and adult.
Daily Double: What is an example of each type of crime?
50
Which important document announced that the American colonies no longer wished to be part of the British empire?
Declaration on Independence
100
The Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence- which announced the colonies’ separation from Great Britain- on this date.
July 4th, 1776
Daily Double: Who wrote the Declaration?
100
What is being described?
-February 14th, 1776
-Led by Elijah Clark, Andrew Pickens, John Dooley
-Victory for Patriots
Battle of Kettle Creek
Daily Double: What did the Battle of Kettle Creek do for the Patriots?
100
There are three branches of Government in Georgia's Government, name what represents each branch here in Georgia.
Ex: FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT = Legislative Branch is Congress
Executive = Governor, Lt. Governor, State Agencies (Dept. of Education)
Legislative = General Assembly, Senate, House of Representative
Judicial= Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Deparment of Juvenile Justice
100
What completes the chart?
The General Assembly overrides a Governor's Veto
100
For a person to be found liable in a criminal case, the jury must determine liability ...
beyond a reasonable doubt.
100
Many of Georgia's courts are known as Trial Courts. Which trial court is the court where judges can only be appointed?
Juvenile Judges
100
Name three qualification for voting in Georgia?
-Register to Vote at 17 and half
-18 years old to vote
-Can't be serving jail for a felony
-US Resident, GA Resident, County Resident
150
What are the three parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, Grievances, Declaration
Daily Double: What does each part do?
150
Which statement BEST explains how the French and Indian War is related to the American Revolution?
A.The French and Indian War took place long before the American Revolution, so these events were not related.
B. It led to disputes and conflict between the American colonists and the British crown over the war's expense and British policies.
C. The British government adopted a variety of policies to punish the American colonies for siding with the French and the Indians during the conflict.
D. The fighting between the French settlers and the Indians created an opportunity for the American colonists to seize French settlements on the frontier.
B. It led to disputes and conflict between the American colonists and the British crown over the war's expense and British policies.
150
Which of these is an accurate SIMILARITY between the Georgia Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Both documents outline three specific branches of government at both the state and federal levels.
150
Who would mostly likey say these statements?
“I plan to veto this bill as I find it unnecessary."
“I plan on utilizing state agencies to enforce this law.”
Governor
Daily Double: Statement 1: “The law infringes upon the citizens’ right to due process and therefore, we declare it unconstitutional.” Who would say this?
150
What is an example of a similarity between criminal law and civil law?
Both can be tried by jury
150
Name THREE things that correctly describe the rights of a juvenile in the legal system.
The right to two phone calls is guaranteed.
A juvenile does not have to be held with adult offenders.
A juvenile may have their parent/guardian present before being questioned.
Name and Image cannot be made public.
No Juries \ Court not made public.
150
Identify the three items that describe a situation that takes place once the case of an accused person goes to trial in a criminal court.
1. Evidence is presented to a jury.
2. Sentencing may take place.
3. A guilty defendent may appeal the verdict.
200
What British act is represented on the above map that prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
Daily Double: Why were colonist mad about this Proclamation?
200
What is being described?
-Loss for Continential Army
-September 19- October 16, 1779
-Polish Noblement Count Casimir Pulaski died leading the charge
Siege of Savannah
200
What is a difference between the Georgia Constitution and U.S. Constitution?
U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed while Georgia Supreme Court justices are elected.
200
Who would most likely say the following statement?
“I propose that we create an amendment to Georgia’s constitution.”
GA Legislature
200
The town of Spiveydale passes a law that requires all right handed people to pay a tax of $500 per year. The mayor signs this law and enforces it.
Right-handed residents in the town want to challenge this law. Which would be the BEST option for doing this?
Using the court system
200
Why wouldn't these behaviors be considered "Unruly Behaviors" in a court of law?
Seven Delinquent Behaviors For Juveniles
- Aggravated Child Molestation
- Aggravated Sexual Battery
- Aggravated Sodomy
- Murder
- Rape
- Voluntary Manslaughter
- Armed Robbery with a firearm.
The actions listed are too serious for the juvenile court system.
200
Identify THREE responsibilities or duties of CITIZENS of the United States.
Voting, Paying Taxes, Serving Jury Duty
250
Name 2 causes of the American Revolution.
-Proclamation of 1763 (no west of App Mts.)
-Stamp Act (Tax on Paper Goods)
-No Representation without Representation
250
Name 3 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Only 1 branch (only a legislature, no executive or judicial)
Couldn’t tax people
Couldn’t regulate trade
No national currency
Need 100% approval from all states
All states only get 1 vote.
250
The Georgia Seal- seen here on the Georgia Flag- contains the state motto “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.” Historians believe this motto is meant to represent which of these?
The three branches of Government
250
True or False: Education recieves the most money each year.
TRUE
250
What is an example of a CAPITAL CRIME?
Murder, Treason
250
The legal system defines "Unruly Behavior" as offenses that only children can be held accountable for violating. Adults could not be charged with any of these offenses. These include things like refusing to go to school, repeatedly disobeying, and running away from home.
What can you conclude from this passage?
Juveniles and Adults are held to different standards.
250
Jim was arrested on Saturday. The following Monday a hearing was held presenting the court with the charges against him. What is this hearing called?
Initial Appearance
300
This cartoon was published by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. Given the date, it was MOST likely used for the first time prior to which conflict?
French and Indian War
Daily Double: What does this cartoon mean?
300
How does the U.S. Constitution organize its power? (Who has the most power and who has the least?)
Most Powerful = Federal Government
Next = State Government
Last =Local Government
300
What would be the BEST title for this chart?
"Checks & Balances in Georgia's Government"
Daily Double: What is an example of Checks and Balances?
300
Choose the BEST answer to this statement: "After a bill is introduced in the Legislative branch, the bill __________."
is sent to committee for study and discussion.
Daily Double: What is the first step in creating laws in the state of Georgia?
300
Put the steps of the Adult Criminal Justice System in ORDER!
Arrest, Booking, Initial Appearance, Preliminary Hearing, Grand Jury Indictment, Jury Deliberation, Trial (Opening Statements, Evidence, Closing, Jury Deliberation, Verdict), Sentencing, Appeal
300
What are the steps in the Juvenile Criminal Justice Process?
Intake, Informal Adjustment, Petition, Adjudication, Disposition (Appeal)
300
Joey, a 16 year-old student in Fulton County, is suspected by his neighbor of vandalizing street signs. After witnessing this behavior, the neighbor calls the police, who send two cars to Joey's house.
What would be MOST likely to happen next?
Joey is taken into custody.