Law
A form of money or a bond, that an arrested person will appear in court for their trial or hearings
What is bail?
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?
The focus is on rehabilitation.
What is juvenile.
Local governments get most of their money from? Two words ____________ taxes. Starts with a p.
What is property taxes?
The age to be a member of the House of Representatives is Georgia.
What is 21?
A person accused of a crime. Starts with a d.
What is defendant?
State of Georgia vs. John Smith
What is criminal?
Names and photos of the arrested are public (anyone can see it).
What is an adult?
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?
How many counties in Georgia?
What is 159?
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?
Singer Chris Brown assaulted fellow singer Rihanna, causing visible injuries.
What is criminal?
Jury trials.
What is adult?
What is the head of a city government usually called?
What is mayor?
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?
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?
A moving company drops and breaks Alex’s expensive TV during a move.
What is civil?
The right to have a parent present during being questioned by the police.
What is juvenile?
A _________ _________ government serves one job, and is funded by fees collected for their service.
What is special purpose?
The age to be a Senator is Georgia.
What is 25?
What is a grand jury?
Taylor v. Johnston. After a fight, Taylor sued Johnston for punching him and breaking his jaw.
What is civil?
No jury, the judge decides.
What is juvenile?
Another name for a city or town? Starts with a m and has 5 syllables
What is municipality?
State motto of Georgia. Three words... WJM
What is wisdom, justice and moderation?