Roles of Judicial Branch
What is the highest court in Georgia?
Supreme Court
What are the two types of crimes that can be committed in criminal law? Explain both.
Felony: are serious crimes such as arson, murder, rape and grand theft auto
Misdemeanor: are less serious crimes and are usually punished with less than a year in prison and a fine
What is the first step of the adult criminal process?
Arrest
What is the first step in the juvenile process?
Intake
Why do we have so many counties?
So that rural areas have access to local government
What is the role of the Judicial Branch in Trial Courts?
Administer Justice
What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law?
Criminal deals with laws that are created to protect society from harmful people
Civil deals with laws created to deal with relationships amongst individuals.
What is the optional last step in the adult criminal process?
Appeal
What is the name of the person that you are assigned to during the intake process
Intake Officer
How are city governments created?
Municipal Charter (Law)
What is the role of the Judicial Branch in Appellate Courts?
Interpret the Law
What is the result of a civil case
win or lose money (compensation)
Who determines guilt or innocence in adult trials?
The Jury - responsibility
What is the difference between delinquent and unruly acts?
Delinquent Acts are crimes for both kids and adults
Unruly Acts are crimes only for kids
Give 3 examples of Special Purpose Governments.
MARTA, Hartsfield Jackson, local school systems, Georgia Port Authority
What is the leader of the Supreme Court called? How is he/she chosen?
Chief Justice
Voted on by the other Supreme Court justices.
REWIND QUESTION: What are the 5 steps in the lawmaking process?
Committee 1
Chamber 1
Committee 2
Chamber 2
Governor
What are the 5 steps of the adult criminal process in order?
Arrest
Pre-Trial
Trial
Sentence
Appeal
What are three rights that Juveniles have?
Right to have parent present for questioning
Rights to two phone calls (parent and attorney)
Right to not be placed with adult offenders
Right to privacy
What does SPLOST stand for? What does it pay for?
Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
Parks
What is the definition of Judicial Review? What is it an example of?
The power the court has to declare laws unconstitutional.
It is an example of a check and balance.
What is the name of the government attorney who represents the state or federal government in criminal cases?
What is the name of the person or group who starts a lawsuit in civil cases?
Prosecution - Criminal Cases
Plaintiff - Civil Cases
What are two things that happen during the Pre Trial?
Initial Appearance: Bail or No Bail
Grand Jury Indictment: Enough evidence to proceed to a trail
What are the 6 steps in the Juvenile Justice Process?
Intake
Informal Adjustment
Petition
Adjudication
Disposition
Appeal
What are the three local government taxes?
Property tax, Sales tax, SPLOST