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whats a bill

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an idea for a law that hasnt gone through congress yet

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whats the grand jury indictment in a pre trial process

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grand jury decides if theres enough evidence to charge a suspect of a crime. if so they issue an indictment (a formal charge)

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how long are the terms for the senate and hor in the ga general assembly

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2 years

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whats the closing statments in a trial process

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defense and prosecution make final arguments to the jury

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do parents have to be notified when their child is taken into custody

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yes

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what are the steps in the juvenile justice process

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taken into custody, intake decision, formal hearing

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whats the intake decision in the juvenile justice process

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1: the juvenile can be released. 2: they receive an informal punishment (paying for damage)
3: formal hearing can be ordered

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what are the steps in a PRE-trail process

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arrest, booking, initial appearance, preliminary hearing, grand jury indictment, arraignment, plea bargaining

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whats a felony; what punishment cant you get for it

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serious crimes; a year or more in prision

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what is appellate jurisdiction

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the right to review the cases decided by a lower court

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what is jurisdiction

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power of a court to hear and settle disputes

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how many members does the ga hor have

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180

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whats booking in a pre trial process

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authorities make an official record the arrest and place suspect in a cell

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whats a plantiff in a civil case

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the person who is bringing the case against someone else

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what is a standing committee

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a permanent committee that meets during every legislative session

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whats a formal hearing in the juvenile justice process

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juveniles and their parents are forced to appear before a judge. judge hears the case and makes a decision

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how many terms can the lieutenant gov serve

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unlimited

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what are courts with original jurisdiction called

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trial courts

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whats the plea bargaining in a pre trial process

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accused agrees to plead guilty to a less serious charge. (f its made there wont be a trial)

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whats the sentancing in a trial process

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if verdict is guilty, judge determines what the sentence will be

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what are the requirements to be a governor

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us citizen for 15 years, resident of ga 6yrs, at least 30

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whats an example of an issue that would have a standing committee

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education, taxes, transport

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where can georgia citizens go to see all of the laws created by the general assembly

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official code of Georgia Annotated

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what can the governor do as commander in chief

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send national guard to emergencies, send state troopers and GBI to deal w/ crimes when needed

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when does the ga general assembly meet? for how long?
in january; 40 days
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what can statutes be made about
any subject as long as they dont violate the state or federal constitution
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what are the requirements to serve in Ga senate
citizen of us, live in ga 2 yrs, 25yrs old
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whats the arraignment(calling before the court) in a pre trial process
superior court judge reads charges and accused pleads guilty or not guilty
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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
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whats a misdemeanor; what punishment cant you get for it
minor crimes; a fine or less than a year in prision
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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
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how old do you have to be if youre a kid tried as an adult
13-17
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whats original jurisdiction
the right of a court to hear a type of case for the first time
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who selects the members of the cabinet
president
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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
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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
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what can the governor of ga call to handle emergencies
special sessions
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what are the powers of the general assembly
authorize money spent by state, approve state budget, create city and county governments, make statutes
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what are the punishments a juvenile could receive at a formal hearing
YDC (Youth Detention Center) or probation
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whats the jury selection in a trial process
12 jurors and at least 1 alternate are selected to hear the case
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whats the opening statements in a trial process
prosecution and defense state what they expect to prove to the jurt
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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
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when is the only time a lieutenant governor votes
if theres a tie
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how many people serve in Ga senate
56
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if the governor dies what happens
the lieutenant governor takes their place as gov
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what are statutes
laws created by the legislative branch
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whats a prosecutor
the governments lawyers
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what can the governor do as chief executive
appoint executive branch officials, manage state budget
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what types of cases does ga's judicial branch deal with the most
civil law, criminal law, constitutionality of laws
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whats the top court in ga
supreme court
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what is a party whip
they organize votes for a political party
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whats another name for the lieutenant governor
president of the senate
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whats a criminal law case
where the government accuses a person of violating a law
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what are the only elected officals in the executive branch at the federal level
president and vice president
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what type of jurisdiction does the supreme court have
appellate
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what does each committee in congress have
a committee chairman
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whats the job of ga's judicial branch
interpret laws and settle conflicts
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whats due process mean
rights/procedures guaranteed by the constitution to ensure that citizens are protected by the government
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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)
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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)
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in what part of the pre trial process would you get your fingerprints and mugshot taken
booking
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whats a defendant
the person being accused of the wrongdoing
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what are the requirements to be a lieutenant governor
us citizen 15yrs, resident of ga 6yrs, at least 30
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whos the current gov of ga
brain kemp
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what are the two categories of crime
misdemeanors and felonies
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whats the difference between a trial for an adult and a juvenile
juveniles dont get a jury
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whos the current lieutenant governor of ga
Burt Jones
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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
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whats an delinquent act
any crime committed by a juvenile that would be a crime if an adult did it
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what are the 2 parts of the Georgia General Assembly Called
senate and HOR
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how long is one term as a governor of ga? how many terms can they serve consecutively
4yrs; 2 terms
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what are civil cases
legal disputes between citizens. do not include a violation of a law
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what is the leader of the ga hor called
speaker of the house
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who elects the governor, lieutenant governor, and the heads of all executive agencies (constitutional officersa)
voters/people
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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
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whats judicial review
power of the court to review laws
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whats a juvinile
anyone under the age of 17
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what are ad hoc committes
temporary committees that are made to deal with emergencies
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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)
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what can the governor do as chief legislator
propose laws and the state budget, veto or sign laws, call special sessions
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what are the positions in the cabinet
attorney general, secretary of state, secretary of defense
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how can special sessions of congress be called if theres an emergency
governor of ga can call them
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what are the requirements to serve in the hor
Us citizen, lived in ga for 2 years, be at least 21
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why were committees made
so congress could finish looking at all the laws in 40 days and be more efficient
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whos responsible for signing bills into laws
governor
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whos the second highest official after the governor
lieutenant governor
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which of ga's courts hears small civil cases
magistrate
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which branch of government does a mayor represent
executive
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does ga's constitution include a bill of rights
yes
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whats an unruly act
unlawful act only if committed by a juvenile (drinking, smoking etc.)
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which of georgias courts handles felony crimes
superior
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what freedoms does the first amendment protect
speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
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what are the steps in the lawmaking process
proposal, committees, floor action, conference, passage, governor’s action
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whos responsible for signing bills into laws
govenor
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Which of Georgia's courts hears small civil cases?
magistrate
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Which of Georgia's courts hears smaller criminal cases (misdemeanors) and larger civil cases?
state
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What is the highest court in Georgia's justice system?
supreme court
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whos in charge of a local government
mayor

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