Georgia Judicial System Review Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

committing delinquent acts  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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

AUTO ACCIDENT 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

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

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

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

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

Bail is not guaranteed to Juveniles. 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.

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

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.

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

Yes, if it is not signed or vetoed within six days in session  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses . 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 .  

Who decides the outcome in a juvenile case? The Judge

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Conduct initial investigation   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

(stealing, vandalism…) 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…)

According to Georgia law, status offenders are known as what? Unruly Juveniles

What is the job of a committee in the House of Representatives or Senate Before being voted on, all bills must be reviewed and approved by a committee.

According to Georgia law, parents that abuse their children create what? Deprived Juveniles

Both houses can override the veto with a 2/3 majority. What can the General Assembly do to overcome a governor's veto?     Both houses can override the veto with a 2/3 majority.  

They are elected by popular vote. How do the members of the highest ranking court in the state get their job? They are elected by popular vote.

Bills concerning the states’ laws and court system.  The Judiciary committee reviews what type of bills? Bills concerning the states’ laws and court system.

In Georgia , the second highest ranking court is which type? The second highest ranking court, the State Court of Appeals, is an appellate court.

Yes, if it is not signed or vetoed within six days in session  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

When do Juveniles have 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.

TRUE or False There is a Superior Court in every county of Georgia? TRUE