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#1 What is a constitution?
A. A written plan of governmentB. A great idea that did not work and was
replaced by the Articles of ConfederationC. A verbal plan of governmentD. A form of government
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#2 Georgia’s citizens are given many rights and responsibilities. Which of the following is a responsibility?
A. To bear armsB. Free speechC. Pay taxesD. Life, liberty, and property
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#3 What is the name of Georgia’s
legislative branch?
A. The SenateB. The House of RepresentativesC. The Supreme CourtD. The General Assembly
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#4 What is the name of Georgia’s
current governor?
A. Sonny PurdueB. Nathan DealC. Henry GradyD. Herman Talmadge
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#5 Someone gets a speeding ticket
and has to go to trial. What kind of trial will it be?
A. CriminalB. CountyC. AppellateD. Civil
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#1 What is a constitution?
A. A written plan of governmentB. A great idea that did not work and was
replaced by the Articles of ConfederationC. A verbal plan of governmentD. A form of government
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#2 Georgia’s citizens are given many rights and responsibilities. Which of the following is a responsibility?
A. To bear armsB. Free speechC. Pay taxesD. Life, liberty, and property
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#3 What is the name of Georgia’s
legislative branch?
A. The SenateB. The House of RepresentativesC. The Supreme CourtD. The General Assembly
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#4 What is the name of Georgia’s
current governor?
A. Sonny PurdueB. Nathan DealC. Henry GradyD. Herman Talmadge
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#5 Someone gets a speeding ticket
and has to go to trial. What kind of trial will it be?
A. CriminalB. CountyC. AppellateD. Civil
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Constitution• Written plan of government• Preamble – the beginning• 11 articles• Three branches (legislative, executive, judicial)• Separation of powers – each branch has a list of
responsibilities• Checks and balances – keeps one branch from
becoming more powerful • Rights and responsibilities– . . . (your own examples)
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#1How many articles are in the
Georgia Constitution?A. 11 articles + the PreambleB. 11 articles including the PreambleC. 27 articles including the PreambleD. 27 articles + the Preamble
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#2 What keeps one branch of
government from becoming more powerful than the others?
A. The President can stop it from happeningB. The Governor can stop if from happeningC. Checks and balancesD. Debits and credits
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#3 Which branch would decide if a
new law is constitutional (legal)?
A. The Executive branchB. The General AssemblyC. The Legislative branchD. The Judicial branch
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#4 Who is Georgia’s
current Governor?
A. Sonny PurdueB. Nathan DealC. Henry GradyD. Herman Talmadge
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#5 Which governor signed the bill
giving 18 year old the right to vote?(Georgia was the first state to do so.)
A. Jimmy CarterB. Jefferson DavisC. Ivan Allen JrD. Ellis Arnall
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#1How many articles are in the
Georgia Constitution?A. 11 articles + the PreambleB. 11 articles including the PreambleC. 27 articles including the PreambleD. 27 articles + the Preamble
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#2 What keeps one branch of
government from becoming more powerful than the others?
A. The President can stop it from happeningB. The Governor can stop if from happeningC. Checks and balancesD. Debits and credits
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#3 Which branch would decide if a
new law is constitutional (legal)?
A. The Executive branchB. The General AssemblyC. The Legislative branchD. The Judicial branch
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#4 Who is Georgia’s
current Governor?
A. Sonny PurdueB. Nathan DealC. Henry GradyD. Herman Talmadge
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#5 Which governor signed the bill
giving 18 year old the right to vote?(Georgia was the first state to do so.)
A. Jimmy CarterB. Jefferson DavisC. Ivan Allen JrD. Ellis Arnall
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Legislative (1 of 2 slides)
• General Assembly– Senate (upper house – 56 members)– House of Representatives (lower house 180 members)– Meet for 40 days, starting in January– 2 year terms– No limits on # of terms– Must live in GA for 2 years– Must be a citizen of USA
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Legislative Branch (2 of 2 slides)
Senate• Must be 25 years old• Leader is Lt. Governor• Confirms appts the Gov
makes• Duties – write laws
House of Representatives• Must be 21 years old• Leader is Speaker of the
House• All bills for taxes
(appropriation bills) must start in the H. of Rep.
• Duties – write laws
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Do Now and announcements
1. Get out your State and Local Government foldable2. In the lab tomorrow – be sure to have your Web
Quest booklet3. Booklet will be due Tuesday, April 22 (after the
Social Studies CRCT)4. Continue to use all forms of review available to
you5. Permission form for trip to Teen Center due NO
LATER than Friday, May 16
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#1 – What is the name of the Legislative Branch in Georgia?
A. General MeetingB. CongressC. General AssemblyD. Senate
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#2 – How long is the term for a member of the General Assembly?
A. 4 years – no limit on # of termsB. 2 years – 2 term limitC. 4 years – 2 term limitD. 2 years – no limit on # of terms
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#3 – How many members are in the General Assembly Senate?
A. 100 B. 435C. 56D. 180
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#4 – What is the main duty of the General Assembly?
A. To enforce the lawsB. To write legislationC. To convince people to voteD. To make sure one branch does not become
more powerful than the others
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#5 – How old do you have to be to be a member of the H. of Rep?
A. 25B. 18C. 30D. 21
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Executive Branch (1 of 2 slides)
• Consists of Governor and Lt. Governor• Largest of the 3 branches• Both must be 30 or older• “ “ live in GA for 6 years• “ “ be US citizen• “ “ live in USA for 15 years• Elected 4 year terms
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Executive Branch (2 of 2 slides)Governor• Signs or vetoes bills• Commander-in-chief of GA
National Guard• Enforces law through agencies
– Education– Public safety (GBI, GHP)– Transportation– Natural Resources (DNR)
• Appoints heads of some agencies, others are elected
• Limited to 2 terms
Lt. Governor• Serves as President of GA
Senate• Becomes governor if
governor is too sick or dies• Elected separately from
governor• No limit on terms
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Judicial Branch (1 of 2 slides)• Trial Court– Actions measured according to law– Judgment made by jury or judge
• Appellate Court– Looks at the judgments made by trial courts– Checking to see if mistakes were made; fairness– No jury, no new evidence
• Selection of Judges– Most are elected– Some are chosen (Juvenile Court Judges)
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Judicial Branch (2 of 2 slides)• Jurisdiction – the area the law can cover– GA Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction over South
Carolina criminals• Civil Law– Personal injury– Divorce– Child custody
• Criminal Law– Felony (theft over $500) (actual bodily harm) (traffic accidents
causing injury) – Misdemeanor (theft under $500) (threatening assault) (traffic
violations such as speeding, driving without license)
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Local Government
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County government City government
Origins Created by GA’s constitution to be identical (159)
Created by state as needed and must meet certain requirements
Functions Provide services like police/ fire protection, schools, public utilities, parks, records (land, birth, etc.)
Provide services and protection
Purposes To protect and serve people To protect and serve people
Differences Led by a group of elected commissioners
Led by a mayor, city council, or a city manager
3 types of city governments
Weak mayor Figurehead only, no power; city council has power
Strong mayor Strong mayor (duh), has executive powers (Atlanta)
Council-manager
Council makes laws, manager handles budget and other things
Special purpose government
Performs a certain, specific purposeSchool systems, MARTA., housing authorities
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Juvenile JusticeJuvenile 17 and underDeprived child •A child without the supervision of parents or other caregivers
•Neglected•lacks food and/or shelter•abused
Unruly child •One who refuses to go to school•frequently disobeys his/her parents•runs away from home•roams the streets b/twn midnight and 5:00am•uses alcohol or cigarettes•Crime for child = NOT crime for adult
Delinquent child
•One who commits a crime (13 – 17)•crime for adult = crime for child
Rights by Constitution
•Lawyer•Remain silent•Trial by judge (NO JURY)
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Juvenile JusticeSeven deadly sins (crimes)
Juveniles will be tried andsentenced as an adult if convicted of:• Aggravated child molestation• Aggravated sexual battery• Aggravated sodomy• Murder• Rape• Voluntary manslaughter• Armed robbery
Steps in Juvenile Justice Process
1. Detain (under arrest) OR release into custody of parent
2. Probable cause hearing (released or continue to hold)
3. Petition filed (w/in 3 or 30 days) = statement of charges
4. Adjudicatory hearing (w/in 10 – 60 days) = judge will review charges and decide if trial needed
5. Dispositional hearing = judge decides what happens to child OR child put on trial as adult