Government Test Part 2 Flashcards
What are the three ways the judges are selected and how are they different?
Partisan vote; nonpartisan vote; appointment
How many of the 12 jurors must agree to you really are guilt or innocence in a case?
All 12
Why would you go to Appellate court? Give an example of a situation where an Appellate court would be needed
If your lawyer showed up drunk on purpose
What two criteria make up jurisdiction
The place that a court controls and the kind of cases it hears
What is a civil case? Who is involved? Give an example of a situation where civil court would be needed.
When one group/person says another group/person has wronged them. An example would be someone hunting on your private property.
What is a criminal case? Who’s involved? Give an example of a situation where a criminal case would be needed.
Criminal cases where someone has allegedly broken a law. This case is government v.s. person. And example is if someone kidnaps a child.
What are the possible punishments for a civil case?
Fines, but never jail time.
What are the possible punishments for criminal cases?
Fines, jail time, etc.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
Felony: 1000+ fines, one year of jail time table; misdemeanor: less than 1000 fine, less than one year of jail time
What qualifies someone as a juvenile?
Under 18 years of age.
What is the difference between a delinquent and unruly behavior?
Delinquent: things that you can be arrested for as an adult; Unruly behavior: things that you wouldn’t not be arrested for if you committed them as an adult
What rights do juveniles have when in court that adults do not have?
Right to have your parents sitting next you in court, no jury, and no death penalty.
Generally speaking what are the seven deadly sins of juvenile law?
Rape, aggravated sodomy, murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated child molestation, robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated sexual battery. Their butt
Weak mayor – council
Power of Mayor: like a figurehead, very little power
Power of city Council: legislative plus executive
Strong mayor – council
Power of Mayor: power over vetoes, appoints people, proposes legislation, proposes budget
Power of City Council: Legislative branch
Council manager
Power of Mayor: no mayor
Power up city Council: all power
Most major cities have what kind of city government?
Strong mayor council because the people want a strong leader
What are two ways the Judicial Branch interpret laws?
Decide whether laws are constitutional or not; decide whether or not the law was broken
What is a special purpose district? Give three examples.
A special purpose district is a district has power over itself. Examples are schools, fire departments, and port authorities.
Who leads the county government?
Board of County commissioners.
How is the size of the county government determined?
By the size of the population.
How many counties are there in Georgia?
159
What are the three ways that counties fund their governments?
Ad valorem tax, user fees, local options.
What is the constitutency?
A body of voters in a specified area elect a representative to a legislative body.
