Law
Civil or Criminal
Juvenile or Adult
Local Government
Potpourri
100

A form of money or a bond, that an arrested person will appear in court for their trial or hearings

What is bail?

100

Mary sues a construction company for breach of contract after they failed to complete her home remodel on time and caused water damage.

What is civil?

100

The focus is on rehabilitation. 

What is juvenile.

100

Local governments get most of their money from? Two words ____________ taxes. Starts with a p.

What is property taxes? 

100

The age to be a member of the House of Representatives is Georgia.

What is 21?

200

A person accused of a crime.  Starts with a d. 

What is defendant? 

200

State of Georgia vs. John Smith

What is criminal?

200

Names and photos of the arrested are public (anyone can see it).

What is an adult? 

200

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of local government?
a) Running public schools
b) Issuing marriage licenses
c) Declaring war
d) Maintaining roads

What is C, declaring war? 

200

How many counties in Georgia? 

What is 159? 

300

People sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court (typically twelve). 

What is a jury? 

300

Singer Chris Brown assaulted fellow singer Rihanna, causing visible injuries.

What is criminal? 

300

Jury trials.

What is adult? 

300

What is the head of a city government usually called?

What is mayor? 

300

A written document that sets up its local governmental structure including the type of government, boundaries, and powers it will have.

What is a charter? 

400

An arrangement between prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence.  Two words...the first word rhymes with flea.  

What is a plea bargain?

400

A moving company drops and breaks Alex’s expensive TV during a move.

What is civil? 

400

The right to have a parent present during being questioned by the police.

What is juvenile? 

400

A  _________  _________ government serves one job, and is funded by fees collected for their service.  

What is special purpose? 

400

The age to be a Senator is Georgia.

What is 25?

500
A jury selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial.  


What is a grand jury?

500

Taylor v. Johnston.  After a fight, Taylor sued Johnston for punching him and breaking his jaw.

What is civil? 

500

No jury, the judge decides. 

What is juvenile? 

500

Another name for a city or town?  Starts with a m and has 5 syllables

What is municipality?

500

State motto of Georgia.  Three words... WJM

What is wisdom, justice and moderation? 

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