Legislative Branch
What happens next after one house of the General Assembly passes a bill?
The bill moves to the other house of the General Assembly, where it goes through a similar process.
How do the terms of office for Georgia’s governor and lieutenant governor differ?
Georgia’s lieutenant governor has no term limit, while the governor can serve only two consecutive terms.
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
interprets laws, ensures they follow the constitution, and administers justice fairly.
The right to have parent/guardian contacted immediately.
The right to not be placed with adult offenders.
The right not to have names or photographs made public.
What are some examples of unruly behavior?
Skipping school, Underage drinking, Running away from home, curfew violations
What is the only difference between the qualifications to serve in Georgia’s House of Representatives and Senate?
Both have similar requirements, but representatives must be at least 21 years old, while senators must be at least 25.
Why is Georgia’s executive branch the largest branch of state government, and which agencies are part of it?
Georgia’s executive branch is the largest because it's the governor, lt governor, and it includes many state agencies that carry out laws and provide services. Examples include the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, and Department of Corrections
What court has the final say in the Judicial Branch and decides whether a law in constitutional or not?
What is the primary goal of the Juvenile Justice System in GA?
Courts in the juvenile justice system are focused on rehabilitating juveniles rather than punishing them like adults. We don't LOCK THEM UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!
What are some examples of delinquent behaviors?
Murder, Arson, Armed Robbery, Auto Theft
What role do committees in Georgia’s Senate and House of Representatives play in making laws?
Bills must be reviewed by a committee before the full House or Senate considers them.
What are the requirements to run for GA Governor and Lieutenant Governor?
Be at least 30 years old
Be a US citizen for at least 15 years
Be a Georgia resident for at least 6 years
There are 5 lower level courts and 2 appellate courts in GA; what are the 2 names of the 2 appellate courts?
Court of Appeals + Supreme Court
What is the main difference between the adult criminal process and juvenile process?
Juveniles don't have a jury of their peers deciding their fate (guilty or not guilty)
What is the difference between Criminal vs Civil law?
Criminal law deals with actions that harm people and society.
Civil law handles private disputes where one person or group says that another person or group has somehow done them wrong.
Which three duties belong to members of the Georgia General Assembly? 3 duties
Enacting laws (legislature), serving on committees, and passing the state's budget
What are some of the governor’s responsibilities?
The governor enforces laws, appoints state officials, signs or vetoes bills, proposes laws and the state budget, calls special legislative sessions, and leads Georgia’s military.
How are these judges selected in GA:
Supreme Court Judge
Court of Appeals Judge
Superior Court Judge
State Court Judge
Probate Judge
Elected
What are some consequences that can occur if a juvenile pleas guilty and is a first time offender in an informal hearing?
Community service
Pay for damaged property
Write an essay
Go to counseling
Meet a curfew
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the 3 branches of government?
So that one branch doesn’t become too powerful, the branches put limits, or checks, on each other.
If one branch makes an error, another branch can set it right, or balance it.
How many members are in the House of Representatives? Senate?
180 in the House, 56 in the Senate
What are some of the responsbilities of the lt governor?
The lieutenant governor serves as governor if the current governor is unable to serve a complete term.
As president of the Senate, s/he decides committee memberships and chooses committee chairs.
The lieutenant governor is also responsible for any responsibilities that which the governor assigns to her/him.
What is the ONLY court where judges are appointed, they play an important role because they decide guilty or innocent + sentencing.
Juvenile
True or False...In juvenile court, all proceedings are closed to the public, and all case files are confidential.
TRUE
What are voting requirements in the state of GA?
You must be a citizen of the United States.
You must be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county where you wish to vote.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
A person cannot vote if s/he is serving a sentence for a felony conviction or has certain mental disabilities.