Unit 2 Government and Civics

Which falls outside the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system?

Which definition accurately describes the term jurisdiction?

In the state of Georgia, a city with its own government is called a 

Which is an example of how the legislative branch can "check" the executive branch?

Which is an example of how the judicial branch ensures justice in our state?

The two kinds of courts that make up Georgia's judicial branch are

City and county governments are both examples of

The two houses of the Georgia legislature are the 

In the state of Georgia, appellate courts have no

Who is next in line if governor and Lt. governor are unable to serve?

Which is NOT a behavior that if committed by a juvenile would result in being tried as an adult

Behaviors by minors that would not be crimes if committed by adults are know as

1) must be 30  2)U.S. citizen for 15 yrs  3) Georgia resident for 6 yrs: Qualifications for?

Which is an example of a "check" of the judicial branch on the legislative branch?

All of the following are examples of special-purpose governments EXCEPT

How many counties does Georgia have?

Which describes a difference between the governor and lieutenant governor's term of office?

A standing committee in the Georgia General Assembly is a committee that is

The MAIN purpose of elections in Georgia is to

What happens to a bill if the governor does not veto it, but does not sign it?

Which is the correct order of a child who proceeds through the juvenile justice system?

In the juvenile justice system, the Seven Deadly Sins refer to

In which type of government is the mayor also a member of the city council?

Which right permits a juvenile to refuse to answer questions?

Which BEST explains the concept of separation of powers?

The FIRST part of the process of a bill becoming a law is that the bill is

Georgia's constitution consists of a preamble and eleven 

The highest ranking member of the House of Representatives is the

Ga Dept of Education, Dept of Labor, & Dept of Transportation are all part of which branch?

How many houses for the legislative branch were established by the 1787 U.S. Constitution?

Which level of government is responsible for providing fire/police protection to its citizens?

The two main political parties in Georgia are the

Freedom of speech, bearing arms, and freedom to assemble are all examples of 

The preamble to Georgia's constitution

A case in which a group/individual claims wrongdoing by another group/individual is called

During the probable cause hearing for juveniles, which is not an option available to the judge?

Which statement BEST describes why constitutions are needed?

Which is an example of how the executive branch can "check" the legislative branch?

A member of the Georgia General Assembly serves a term of how many years?