Unit 1 (A)
Which hemisphere is Georgia located in?
Georgia is located on the planet Earth. It is in the northern and the western hemisphere
Define committe system.
A committee system is a method of organizing a group (like a legislative body or a large organization) into specialized groups called committees, each focusing on a specific area of responsibility or expertise.
Name any steps in Adult trial system.
investigation, charging, pre-trial hearings, plea bargaining, a trial (if a plea is not reached), and sentencing.
What was the most important reason for the founding of Georgia, and how was this purpose fulfilled?
The most important reason for the founding of Georgia was defense, specifically to protect the profitable British colony of South Carolina from Spanish threats in Florida. This defensive purpose was fulfilled by establishing Georgia as a military buffer zone. James Oglethorpe built forts between Spanish Florida and Georgia and recruited the skilled Highland Scots to help defend the colony.
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Voting qualifications in georgia (name 2)
18+
Be a citizen of the United States
What are the 7 steps in the Juvenile Justice System (+12 points)
Intake
Custody
Probable Cause Hearing
Adjudicatory Hearing
Sentencing
Dispositional Hearing
Appeal
What type of weapons did the Mississippian Indians used?
Mississippian Indians used basic tools such as bows and arrows, they hunted deer, rabbit, turkey, and other small animals as food.
American Revolution - French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act
The French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp Act were significant events that significantly contributed to the American Revolution.
What are the five regions of Georgia?
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Appalachian Plateau
Which of the following activities is considered both a right and a responsibility of Georgia citizens?
voting
paying taxes
obeying the law
serving on a jury
4. Serving on a jury
While voting is a right, it is not mandatory, making it a right but not a responsibility. Paying taxes and obeying the law are responsibilities, but they are not classified as rights.
Dual purpose of judicial branch
Interpreting laws and resolving legal disputes.
How did the Georgia Colony fulfill one of the goals of the Charter of 1732?
The majority of American Indians in the colony converted to Christianity.
The colony produced enough wine and silk to meet British consumer demand.
Georgian colonists defeated an invasion by Spanish forces based in Florida.
Overcrowding in British prisons decreased due to immigration to the colony.
Georgian colonists defeated an invasion by Spanish forces based in Florida.
Loyalists/Patriots - Kettle Creek, Siege of Savannah
The Battle of Kettle Creek saw Patriots defeat Loyalist forces, while the Siege of Savannah resulted in a British victory and a significant loss for the combined American and French forces.
Transportation (name one)
Roadways (Interstate Highways & State Highways)
Air Travel (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)
Railroad (CSX Transportation & Norfolk Southern)
Ports (Port of Savannah)
Public Transit (MARTA)
State government funding
a combination of federal transfers, state-generated revenues, and local contributions to fund their operations and services.
Who is the prosecutor in a criminal case?
a lawyer who represents the government or state and is responsible for presenting evidence and arguing that the defendant is guilty of the crime.
Who is Tomochichi?
Tomochichi was the head chief of a Yamacraw town on the site of present-day Savannah, Georgia, in the 18th century. He gave land on Yamacraw Bluff to James Oglethorpe to build the city of Savannah. He remains a prominent historical figure of early Georgia history.
Articles of Confederation weaknesses leading to U.S. Constitution
financial instability, inability to regulate trade, and limited military power.
What is Brasstown Bald?
This Georgia landmark is the highest point in the state, standing at 4,784 feet above sea level, and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Some of these responsibilities include... (list all 10)
Respecting others
Voting
Paying Taxes
Serving on a Jury
Military Service
Volunteering/Community Service
Working towards an education
Following Laws
Staying Informed
Speaking your mind
True or False?
The civil cases or criminal cases usually have more proof
False
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a higher standard than in civil cases.
Wrist Crops
Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk, and Tobacco
(+ 2000 points - 2000 points if wrong) Who are the Olmecs?
The Olmecs were an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in what is now Mexico, specifically in the states of Veracruz and Tabasco, from around 1200 to 400 BCE.