Georgia Judicial System Review Game

1. Georgia Judicial System Review Game

2. TRUE or False A trial jury only needs a majority vote to convict somebody of a crime? FALSE

3. Which of the following is a subject for a criminal case? an auto accident a divorce proceeding an assault and battery a business contract violation Assault &Battery

4. In a criminal case, charges are filed against the person believed to have committed the crime by who? The Government

5. The rights and procedures written in the constitution and laws that allow citizens to obtain fair treatment under the law are called ________________ of law. Due Process of Law

6. How are civil law and criminal law different? Criminal law involves violations of the law, and civil law deals with disputes between people.

7. When a juvenile is taken into custody, who contacts their parents? The Intake Officer

8. In Georgia anyone under the age of seventeen is considered a what ? JUVENILE

9. In juvenile proceedings, a formal hearing is very similar to what in Superior Court? A TRIAL

10. Which original court case is always decided by a judge instead of a jury. A juvenile court case

11. A permanent committee, or standing committee meets when? They meet every session.

12. A juvenile judge may send a juvenile to a youth detention center, place the juvenile on probation, or make them do community service for committing which type of act? committing delinquent acts

13. What ensures that all government originates from the people of Georgia? Georgia’s Constitution

14. In Georgia what is the main job of the Speaker of the House ? Presides over the Georgia House of Representatives.

15. The how many judges does Supreme Court of Georgia have ? Seven Justices

16. What is the big deal about the Superior Court in Georgia? It is the top ranking TRIAL court in Georgia

17. What is a Trial Court? A type of court that hears original cases, both criminal and civil, and uses a jury and witnesses.

18. What is unique about an Appellate Court? This court ONLY hears cases on appeal from lower ranking courts and does NOT have a jury or witnesses.

19. In Georgia , the State Supreme Court is regarded as what? The highest ranking court in the state

20. Which of the following is a subject for a civil case? a kidnapping an auto accident an armed robbery an assault and battery AUTO ACCIDENT

21. What does the legislative branch of the Georgia state government do? makes or passes the laws

22. After the policeman that arrest them, the first person a juvenile offender comes in contact with is whom? Intake officer

23. According to Georgia law, who are Delinquent juveniles ? Minors that commit adult crimes… (shoplifting, selling drugs…)

24. According to Georgia law, who are unruly juveniles ? Minors that commit status offenses such as drinking and smoking.

25. TRUE or FALSE Both adult and Juvenile offenders in Georgia are guaranteed the right to bail when they are arrested? FALSE Bail is not guaranteed to Juveniles.

26. How are the members of the state supreme court chosen to get their jobs? They are elected by popular vote.

27. When is it that Georgia’s juveniles are assigned to appear before a judge in Superior Court? For committing serious felonies, or (Georgia’s seven deadly sins) such as murder or armed robbery, and they are then treated as adults.

28. The appropriations committee reviews what type of bills? Bills concerning spending money.

29. Can a bill become law if the governor does not sign it? Yes, if it is not signed or vetoed within six days in session

30. Who in Georgia’s state government is in charge of making laws? the legislative branch

31. TRUE or False A civil court find a defendant guilty of a crime? FALSE

32. How are civil law and criminal law different? Criminal law involves violations of the law, and civil law deals with disputes between people.

33. If you are picked up for a curfew violation, who will most likely contact your parents? A juvenile intake officer

34. In Georgia anyone under the age of seventeen is considered a what ? JUVENILE

35. In Georgia, who is in charge of running the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House

36. In juvenile proceedings, a formal hearing is very similar to a __________ in Superior Court. A TRIAL

37. What can the General Assembly do to overcome a governor's veto?   They can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses .  

38. Who decides the outcome in a juvenile case? The Judge

39. TRUE or FALSE A juvenile judge will usually send a juvenile to a state penitentiary (prison) for committing a delinquent act? FALSE

40. Which committees are assigned specific duties and meet every session? A standing committee.

41. According to Georgia’s Constitution, the people of Georgia give what to the Government? Power or Authority

42. There are seven justices elected by the people of Georgia to serve a six year term on what appellate court? Supreme Court of Georgia

43. Before the full House of Representatives or Senate can vote on a bill, it first must have what done to it? Before being voted on, all bills must be reviewed and approved by a committee.

44. Which court has juries, and witnesses, and is highest ranking of its type in Georgia? Superior Court of Georgia

45. What type of court NEVER uses a jury to decide a case for which it has original jurisdiction of? Juvenile Courts

46. In Georgia , the highest ranking court is which type? The highest ranking court, the State Supreme Court, is an appellate court.

47. What type of court uses no witnesses or juries when it reviews lower court decisions? Appellate Courts

48. What is the highest ranking court that hears original cases, both criminal and civil? Superior Court of Georgia

49. What are the 3 primary duties of a Juvenile Intake Officer after a policeman turns a juvenile offender over to them? • Contact Parents • Conduct initial investigation • Decide to release offender to parent or turn case over to judge

50. Crimes that are committed by anyone regardless of their age are deemed as what kind of act if committed by a minor? Delinquent Acts (stealing, vandalism…)