tenth test Flashcards
whats a bill
an idea for a law that hasnt gone through congress yet
whats the grand jury indictment in a pre trial process
grand jury decides if theres enough evidence to charge a suspect of a crime. if so they issue an indictment (a formal charge)
how long are the terms for the senate and hor in the ga general assembly
2 years
whats the closing statments in a trial process
defense and prosecution make final arguments to the jury
do parents have to be notified when their child is taken into custody
yes
what are the steps in the juvenile justice process
taken into custody, intake decision, formal hearing
whats the intake decision in the juvenile justice process
1: the juvenile can be released. 2: they receive an informal punishment (paying for damage)
3: formal hearing can be ordered
what are the steps in a PRE-trail process
arrest, booking, initial appearance, preliminary hearing, grand jury indictment, arraignment, plea bargaining
whats a felony; what punishment cant you get for it
serious crimes; a year or more in prision
what is appellate jurisdiction
the right to review the cases decided by a lower court
what is jurisdiction
power of a court to hear and settle disputes
how many members does the ga hor have
180
whats booking in a pre trial process
authorities make an official record the arrest and place suspect in a cell
whats a plantiff in a civil case
the person who is bringing the case against someone else
what is a standing committee
a permanent committee that meets during every legislative session
whats a formal hearing in the juvenile justice process
juveniles and their parents are forced to appear before a judge. judge hears the case and makes a decision
how many terms can the lieutenant gov serve
unlimited
what are courts with original jurisdiction called
trial courts
whats the plea bargaining in a pre trial process
accused agrees to plead guilty to a less serious charge. (f its made there wont be a trial)
whats the sentancing in a trial process
if verdict is guilty, judge determines what the sentence will be
what are the requirements to be a governor
us citizen for 15 years, resident of ga 6yrs, at least 30
whats an example of an issue that would have a standing committee
education, taxes, transport
where can georgia citizens go to see all of the laws created by the general assembly
official code of Georgia Annotated
what can the governor do as commander in chief
send national guard to emergencies, send state troopers and GBI to deal w/ crimes when needed
when does the ga general assembly meet? for how long?
in january; 40 days
what can statutes be made about
any subject as long as they dont violate the state or federal constitution
what are the requirements to serve in Ga senate
citizen of us, live in ga 2 yrs, 25yrs old
whats the arraignment(calling before the court) in a pre trial process
superior court judge reads charges and accused pleads guilty or not guilty
whats a difference between the governor and president term-wise
the president can only serve 2 terms their entire life, a governor can keep getting elected after their term if they wait 4 years
whats a misdemeanor; what punishment cant you get for it
minor crimes; a fine or less than a year in prision
whats the presentation of the case in a trial process
prosecution presents evidence and witnesses to prove its case. defense presents evidence and witness to discredit prosecutions case
how old do you have to be if youre a kid tried as an adult
13-17
whats original jurisdiction
the right of a court to hear a type of case for the first time
who selects the members of the cabinet
president
what are examples of due process rights
notified of charges against you, speedy and public trial, confront and cross examinate witnesses, be represented by a lawyer, have a judge and jury, remain silent
whats the preliminary hearing in a pre trial process
magistrate determines if theres a probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and that the person should be tried
what can the governor of ga call to handle emergencies
special sessions
what are the powers of the general assembly
authorize money spent by state, approve state budget, create city and county governments, make statutes
what are the punishments a juvenile could receive at a formal hearing
YDC (Youth Detention Center) or probation
whats the jury selection in a trial process
12 jurors and at least 1 alternate are selected to hear the case
whats the opening statements in a trial process
prosecution and defense state what they expect to prove to the jurt
whats the jury deliberation and verdict in a trial process
jury considers evidence and makes a decision. if verdict is not guilty, defendant is freed
when is the only time a lieutenant governor votes
if theres a tie
how many people serve in Ga senate
56
if the governor dies what happens
the lieutenant governor takes their place as gov
what are statutes
laws created by the legislative branch
whats a prosecutor
the governments lawyers
what can the governor do as chief executive
appoint executive branch officials, manage state budget
what types of cases does ga’s judicial branch deal with the most
civil law, criminal law, constitutionality of laws
whats the top court in ga
supreme court
what is a party whip
they organize votes for a political party
whats another name for the lieutenant governor
president of the senate
whats a criminal law case
where the government accuses a person of violating a law
what are the only elected officals in the executive branch at the federal level
president and vice president
what type of jurisdiction does the supreme court have
appellate
what does each committee in congress have
a committee chairman
whats the job of ga’s judicial branch
interpret laws and settle conflicts
whats due process mean
rights/procedures guaranteed by the constitution to ensure that citizens are protected by the government
whats the initial appearance in a pre trial process
the court judge sees that the suspect that the suspect is given an attorney, bail, and explanation of charges (due process)
what are the positions in the ga hor and senate
party leader, party whip, speaker of the house (for hor only), lieutenant governor (senate only)
in what part of the pre trial process would you get your fingerprints and mugshot taken
booking
whats a defendant
the person being accused of the wrongdoing
what are the requirements to be a lieutenant governor
us citizen 15yrs, resident of ga 6yrs, at least 30
whos the current gov of ga
brain kemp
what are the two categories of crime
misdemeanors and felonies
whats the difference between a trial for an adult and a juvenile
juveniles dont get a jury
whos the current lieutenant governor of ga
Burt Jones
whats the main difference between the ga and federal executive branch
the vp and president are voted for together in one ticket. the governor and lieutenant governor are elected seperately
whats an delinquent act
any crime committed by a juvenile that would be a crime if an adult did it
what are the 2 parts of the Georgia General Assembly Called
senate and HOR
how long is one term as a governor of ga? how many terms can they serve consecutively
4yrs; 2 terms
what are civil cases
legal disputes between citizens. do not include a violation of a law
what is the leader of the ga hor called
speaker of the house
who elects the governor, lieutenant governor, and the heads of all executive agencies (constitutional officersa)
voters/people
what happens when a juvenile commits a delinquent act
theyre tried in a juvenile court unless the crime is severe enough to be tried by an adult court
whats judicial review
power of the court to review laws
whats a juvinile
anyone under the age of 17
what are ad hoc committes
temporary committees that are made to deal with emergencies
whats the lieutenant governors official job
to serve as president of the senate which means hes in charge of the senate when they meet to vote and discuss new laws (tie breaker)
what can the governor do as chief legislator
propose laws and the state budget, veto or sign laws, call special sessions
what are the positions in the cabinet
attorney general, secretary of state, secretary of defense
how can special sessions of congress be called if theres an emergency
governor of ga can call them
what are the requirements to serve in the hor
Us citizen, lived in ga for 2 years, be at least 21
why were committees made
so congress could finish looking at all the laws in 40 days and be more efficient
whos responsible for signing bills into laws
governor
whos the second highest official after the governor
lieutenant governor
which of ga’s courts hears small civil cases
magistrate
which branch of government does a mayor represent
executive
does ga’s constitution include a bill of rights
yes
whats an unruly act
unlawful act only if committed by a juvenile (drinking, smoking etc.)
which of georgias courts handles felony crimes
superior
what freedoms does the first amendment protect
speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
what are the steps in the lawmaking process
proposal, committees, floor action, conference, passage, governor’s action
whos responsible for signing bills into laws
govenor
Which of Georgia’s courts hears small civil cases?
magistrate
Which of Georgia’s courts hears smaller criminal cases (misdemeanors) and larger civil cases?
state
What is the highest court in Georgia’s justice system?
supreme court
whos in charge of a local government
mayor
