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What are THREE ways that county government in Georgia can raise revenue?

Select 3 correct answer(s)
Question 2 options:

A)

They can charge a fee when people vote.

B)

They can issue their own currency.

C)

They can impose an income tax.

D)

They can collect property taxes.

E)

They can charge fees for building permits.

F)

They can impose a sales tax on goods purchased.

Question 3 (2 points)

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Juveniles in the state of Georgia can be charge with one of two types of crimes if needed by law enforcement. Decide whether each is considered a delinquent act or an unruly act.

Question 3 options:

Possession of drugs

Shoplifting

Breaking curfew

Drinking alcohol

Possession of cigarettes

Running away from home

1.
Delinquent Act

2.
Unruly Act

Question 4 (2 points)

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Read the text and answer the question.

Darnell is a citizen of Georgia. He likes to follow the superior court cases that are being heard in his county. He often disagrees with the decisions a certain judge makes when ruling on cases. The judge has been serving for two year, and Darnell would like to see a change.
How can Darnelll affect the makeup of the court?

Question 4 options:

A)

by casting his vote for a new state senator that will then appoint a new judge to the superior court

B)

by writing a letter demanding that the mayor appoint a different judge

C)

by casting his vote in the elections held every two years for superior court judges

D)

by writing to the governor and asking that a different judge be appointed

Question 5 (2 points)

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What step in the adult criminal justice process determines a person's guilt or innocence?

Question 5 options:

A)

appeal

B)

arrest

C)

trial

D)

sentencing

Question 6 (2 points)

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Use the map to answer the question.

GA County Map

Georgia is divided into 159 small counties. Using the information you learned in this unit, explain two different reasons why living in smaller counties benefit the citizens of Georgia.

Question 6 options:
Question 7 (2 points)

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The justices of Georgia's State Supreme Court are elected in...

Question 7 options:

A)

national, non-partisan elections

B)

statewide, non-partisan elections

C)

statewide, partisan elections

D)

national, partisan elections

Question 8 (2 points)

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For this question, choose TWO answers.

What are the two puposes of the judcial branch in Georgia?

Select 2 correct answer(s)
Question 8 options:

A)

Enforce laws passed by the General Assembly

B)

Adminster justice in the legal system

C)

Use the committee system to review new laws

D)

Create laws as a committee within the General Assembly

E)

Interpret the laws passed by the GA General Assembly

Question 9 (2 points)

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How are judges on the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court chosen?

Question 9 options:

A)

The judges are appointed by Georgia's governor.

B)

The judges are elected by Georgia voters.

C)

The judges are chosen by Georgia's legislature.

D)

The judges are selected by the US Supreme Court.

Question 10 (2 points)

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If an adult is accused of a crime, the person may have their case heard before a jury if the person chooses to plead not-guilty.

How does this compare to a juvenile?

Question 10 options:

A)

The juvenile court judge always rules on a juvenile's punishment. Juveniles do not have jury trials.

B)

Juveniles doe not usually need to go to court since they are released into the custody of their parents.

C)

The juvenile has a choice to decide if they would like the juvenile court judge or a jury to decide their case.

D)

Juvenile's cases are always heard by the State Supreme Court since this is the highest court in the state.

Question 11 (2 points)

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Who is responsible for approving and incorporating cities in Georgia?

Question 11 options:

A)

Governor of Georgia

B)

Georgia Supreme Court

C)

Georgia General Assembly

D)

Attorney General of Georgia

Question 12 (2 points)

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Which answer choice BEST describes the difference between criminal and civil law in Georgia?

Question 12 options:

A)

Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between branches of the state government, while criminal law is focused on violations of the state constitution.

B)

Criminal law is focused on resolving disputes between branches of the state government, while civil law is focused on violations of the state constitution.

C)

Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while criminal law is focused on violation of state law.

D)

Criminal law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while civil law is focused on violations of state law.

Question 13 (2 points)

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After an arrest is made in Georgia, what is the first step in the pretrial process in the adult criminal justice system?

Question 13 options:

A)

booking

B)

arraignment

C)

plea bargain

D)

preliminary hearing

Question 14 (2 points)

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Use the table to answer the following question.

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Have a parent/legal guardian present
Have a hearing with a judge
Have an appeal
Which of the following would be the BEST title for the list?

Question 14 options:

A)

Rights of a Juvenile

B)

Rights for a Felony

C)

Rights of an Adult

D)

Rights for a Misdeamor

Question 15 (2 points)

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a special-purpose district in Georgia?

Question 15 options:

A)

They cover the same geographic area as a county.

B)

They cover the same geographic area as a city or town.

C)

They provide more services than city or county governments.

D)

They provide a single service to a certain area.

Question 16 (2 points)

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The Georgia's Supreme Court's power to determine whether a new law is in the line with the Georgia Constitution is a part of Georgia's system of

Question 16 options:

A)

checks and balances

B)

limited government

C)

popular sovereignty

D)

election process

Question 17 (2 points)

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Civil law primarily deals with which of the following?

Question 17 options:

A)

The legal punishment of criminal offenses.

B)

Disputes between individuals or organizations

C)

The abuses of power by government representatives.

D)

The violation of constitutional rights

Question 18 (2 points)

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What is the purpose of a grand jury in Georgia's adult criminal justice system?

Question 18 options:

A)

to determine whether there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime

B)

to determine the amount of bail that should be set for the suspect

C)

to determine if the person accused is guilty or innocent

D)

to determine the length of jail time the accused should face if found guilty

Question 19 (2 points)

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The Georgia court system sentenced Roger to five years in state prison and fined Henry $500. Based on this information, what types of crime did Roger and Henry likely commit?

Question 19 options:

A)

Roger committed a misdemeanor and Henry committed a felony.

B)

Both Roger and Henry committed a felony.

C)

Roger committed a felony and Henry committed a misdemeanor.

D)

Both Roger and Henry committed a misdemeanor.

Question 20 (2 points)

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Use the chart to answer the following question.

Juvenile Justice System

Which BEST completes the missing step in the Juvenile Justice System?

Question 20 options:

A)

Adjudication

B)

Informal Adjustment

C)

Appeal

D)

Disposition

Question 21 (2 points)

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In Georgia, what is the first thing that must be determined after a juvenile has been taken into custody?

Question 21 options:

A)

whether the juvenile should be charged as a minor or an adult

B)

whether there is enough evidence to charge the juvenile with a crime

C)

whether the juvenile is eligible to meet with a court-appointed attorney

D)

whether to hold the juvenile in a detention center or a prison

Question 22 (2 points)

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In the state of Georgia, how does the selection of juvenile court judges differ from the selection of judges in other state courts?

Question 22 options:

A)

Judges are appointed to juvenile courts by members of a superior court.

B)

Judges are appointed to juvenile courts by the governor of the state.

C)

Judges are elected to juvenile courts by a vote of the Georgia State Senate.

D)

Judges are elected to juvenile courts through a statewide vote.

Question 23 (2 points)

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What is the main goal of the juvenile court system in Georgia?

Question 23 options:

A)

To prevent a juvenile from becoming an adult criminal.

B)

To make sure each juvenile spends time in a Youth Detention Facility.

C)

To punish the juvenile to the full extent of the law no matter their age.

D)

To charge each juvenile as an adult if they have committed a delinquent act.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each of your questions:

Question 1: Three ways that county government in Georgia can raise revenue.

• D) They can collect property taxes.
• E) They can charge fees for building permits.
• F) They can impose a sales tax on goods purchased.

Question 3: Determine if each act is a delinquent or an unruly act.

1. Possession of drugs - Delinquent Act
2. Shoplifting - Delinquent Act
3. Breaking curfew - Unruly Act
4. Drinking alcohol - Unruly Act
5. Possession of cigarettes - Unruly Act
6. Running away from home - Unruly Act

Question 4: How can Darnell affect the makeup of the court?

• C) by casting his vote in the elections held every two years for superior court judges

Question 5: What step in the adult criminal justice process determines a person's guilt or innocence?

• C) trial

Question 6: Two reasons why living in smaller counties benefits citizens of Georgia could be:

1. Greater access to local government services and officials, allowing for more personalized attention and responsiveness to community needs.
2. A stronger sense of community and lower population density, which can lead to better social ties and community engagement.

Question 7: The justices of Georgia's State Supreme Court are elected in...

• B) statewide, non-partisan elections

Question 8: The two purposes of the judicial branch in Georgia are:

• B) Administer justice in the legal system
• E) Interpret the laws passed by the GA General Assembly

Question 9: How are judges on the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court chosen?

• B) The judges are elected by Georgia voters.

Question 10: How does the juvenile process compare to adults in terms of jury trials?

• A) The juvenile court judge always rules on a juvenile's punishment. Juveniles do not have jury trials.

Question 11: Who is responsible for approving and incorporating cities in Georgia?

• C) Georgia General Assembly

Question 12: Which answer choice BEST describes the difference between criminal and civil law in Georgia?

• C) Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while criminal law is focused on violation of state law.

Question 13: What is the first step in the pretrial process in the adult criminal justice system after an arrest?

• A) booking

Question 14: Which of the following would be the BEST title for the list?

• A) Rights of a Juvenile

Question 15: Which of the following is a characteristic of a special-purpose district in Georgia?

• D) They provide a single service to a certain area.

Question 16: Georgia's Supreme Court's power to determine whether a new law is in line with the Georgia Constitution is part of Georgia's system of:

• A) checks and balances

Question 17: Civil law primarily deals with which of the following?

• B) Disputes between individuals or organizations

Question 18: What is the purpose of a grand jury in Georgia's adult criminal justice system?

• A) to determine whether there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime

Question 19: What types of crime did Roger and Henry likely commit?

• C) Roger committed a felony and Henry committed a misdemeanor.

Question 20: Which BEST completes the missing step in the Juvenile Justice System?

• A) Adjudication

Question 21: In Georgia, what must be determined after a juvenile has been taken into custody?

• B) whether there is enough evidence to charge the juvenile with a crime

Question 22: How does the selection of juvenile court judges differ from the selection of judges in other state courts?

• B) Judges are appointed to juvenile courts by the governor of the state.

Question 23: What is the main goal of the juvenile court system in Georgia?

• A) To prevent a juvenile from becoming an adult criminal.

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!