I Forgot About That
Judicial Branch
Juvenile Justice
Criminal vs. Civil
Local Government
100

Identify the pivotal act, enacted in 1941, which empowered the U.S. government to provide substantial supplies and military equipment to allied nations during World War II, while also securing access to military bases in those countries.

What is the "Lend-Lease Act (1941)"?

100

Under the jurisdiction of the superior court, this term refers to an area or region designated for legal proceedings.

What is the term for "Circuit"?

100

This term refers to a minor under 17 years of age who has been accused of an act that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult.

What is the term for a "Delinquent"?

100

This type of law focuses on regulating relationships between individuals, encompassing matters such as contracts, property, and personal injury.

What is the term for "Civil Law"?

100

a city or town

What is the term for a "Municipality "?  

200

This term refers to a group of discontented colonists in the Georgia colony who protested against trustee regulations, particularly objecting to the bans on slavery and rum. Their efforts led to the eventual allowance of these practices in Georgia during the 1750s.

Who were the "Malcontents"?

200

In legal terms, this describes the geographic or topical area for which a court holds responsibility.

What is the term for "Jurisdiction"?

200

This term characterizes an action carried out by a juvenile that, while not constituting a criminal offense under adult law, still involves behavior warranting legal intervention in the realm of juvenile justice.

What is the term for an "Unruly Act"?

200

This legal term deals with laws that are created to protect society from wrongdoers. 

What is the term for "Criminal Law"?

200

This individual serves as the chief record keeper, responsible for maintaining primary records.

Who is "The Clerk of the Superior Court"?

300

This group, known as the Georgia chapter of the Sons of Liberty, was formed in response to the Stamp Act, advocating for colonial rights and protesting against British taxation policies.

Who were the "Liberty Boys"?

300

This type of court handles a wide range of cases, including misdemeanors, preliminary felony hearings, civil cases, and has the authority to issue search warrants.

What is the term for a "State Court"?

300

This term characterizes an action carried out by a juvenile that would be considered a criminal offense if committed by an adult under the corresponding adult law.

What is the term for a "Delinquent Act"?

300

In the legal process, a suspect can either confess to the charges, leading to immediate sentencing without a trial, or negotiate with the prosecution to admit guilt to a lesser offense, potentially avoiding a trial altogether. What is this known as?

What is "Plea Bargaining"?

300

These governmental entities are established to fulfill a specific function for the state or community, focusing on specialized services rather than a broad range of governmental functions.

What are "Special Purpose Districts"?

400

This agricultural arrangement involved farmers working on a landowner's property in exchange for land, farming tools, and seed. As part of the agreement, the farmers were obligated to give the landowner a portion of the harvested crop.

What is "Sharecropping"?

400

This judicial body is tasked with reviewing both civil and criminal cases that have already been adjudicated by trial courts.

What is the term for a "Court of Appeals"?

400

In the context of juvenile justice, this term refers to the equivalent of adult sentencing, outlining various potential outcomes such as release to parents, probation, short-term sentences, commitment to a juvenile justice department, or placement in a Youth Development Center.

What is the term for "Disposition"?

400

Before a suspect can be formally charged with a serious crime, a group of citizens reviews the evidence and decides whether there's enough grounds for prosecution. This process culminates in the issuance of a formal charge known as what?

What is the term for a "Grand jury indictment"?

400

In this type of city government structure, the mayor wields significant authority, serving as the city's chief executive officer, overseeing the budget, and possessing the power to veto legislation enacted by the city council.

What is a "Strong Mayor Government"?

500

This Creek chief, known for illegally signing the Second Treaty of Indian Springs, faced repercussions when he was murdered by his own tribesmen for his actions.

Who was William McIntosh?

500

This type of court is empowered to handle minor criminal cases, issue warrants, and adjudicate civil disputes involving sums of $15,000 or less.

What is the term for a "Magistrate Court"?

500

In juvenile justice proceedings, this formal document is filed when a child is charged with delinquency or unruliness, but only after the court or prosecutor has determined both probable cause and that it's in the child's best interests.

What is the term for a "Petition"?

500

This legal term refers to a civil wrongdoing committed against an individual, encompassing actions such as negligence, defamation, and intentional harm.

What is the term for a "Tort"?

500

This type of tax is calculated based on the assessed value of a transaction or property and is typically paid at the time of the transaction.

What is "Ad Valorem Tax"?