Judicial
Definition of Jurisdiction
who has the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
Who decides guilt or innocence in an adult criminal trial?
a Jury
Courts that handle criminal cases involving minors
Juvenile Courts
What created the original counties
GA Constitution
how many counties are there now in GA?
159 Counties
What type of act committed by a juvenile would not be considered a crime for an adult?
an unruly act
What is GA's largest expenditure (what do we spend the most money on)?
Education
What is the name for the leader of a local city government?
Mayor
What do we call cases introduced by a private party (plaintiff) seeking monetary damages.
Civil Cases
What do we call an act that would also be considered a crime if it were committed by an adult.
Delinquent Act
City government divides power between an elected city council that acts as the legislative branch and elected mayor who serves as the city’s chief executive.
Strong Mayor-Council
What leadership does this describe:
both the legislative and executive powers lie with the city council. The mayor’s powers are very limited and he/she rarely has veto power.
Weak Mayor-Council
This court is made up of 7 justices elected to six-year terms.
The State Supreme Court
this court is made up of 12 judges who work in panels of three to hear cases.
Court of Appeals
Who decides the guilt or innocence of a juvenile offender in the state?
A judge
What type of local Government does Atlanta have?
What is a Strong Mayor-Council
What is the name for a county's government leadership?
Board of Commissioners
Double Jeopardy:
What are the names of all 5 trial courts?
Superior
State
Probate
Juvenile
Magistrate
What are the 6 steps in the ADULT criminal Justice system?
Arraignment
Bail
Commitment Hearing
Preparing for Trial
Plea Bargaining
Trial
Double jeopardy: What are 4 of the 7 crimes that will get you charged as an Adult?
Murder
Voluntary manslaughter
Rape
Aggravated sodomy
Aggravated child molestation
Aggravated sexual battery
Armed robbery with a firearm
School Districts and Marta are an example of what type of government?
Special Purpose Government
Public transportation, police and fire protection, garbage collection, water services, public health services, and libraries are all examples of functions and services provided by what level of government?
City Government