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Georgia's Local Government & Juvenile Justice
Georgia's Local Government & Juvenile Justice
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1
Why were counties originally created in Georgia?
To provide services not provided by cities
To serve as districts for carrying out state laws & programs
To collect taxes
To be responsible for education
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A written document that sets up the governmental structure of a city
Articles of Confederation
Municipal charter
Constitution
A bill
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How many types of city government are there?
10
3
1
7
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An example of this is skipping school or breaking curfew
Felony
Unruly act
Misdemeanor
Delinquent act
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A juvenile has the right to appeal
True
False
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Which city government is mainly controlled by a city manager?
Board of commissioners
Weak mayor
Council manager
Strong mayor
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What rights do juveniles have when taken into custody?
The right to remain silent; the right to a trial by jury.
Right to 2 phone calls; the right not to self-incriminate
Right to remain silent; the right to not call their parents
The right to a trial by jury; the right to one phone call.
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Which is an example of a special purpose government?
The Georgia Aquarium
MARTA
Delta
Atlanta Braves
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What happens to a juvenile if the commit one of the seven most serious delinquent behaviors?
They will be sent to a juvenile detention center
They have the right to a trial by jury
They will remain under the custody of their parents
They will be tried as an adult
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What is the first step in the juvenile justice process?
Intake officer
Disposition hearing
Adjudicatory hearing
Informal adjustment
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How many counties is Georgia limited to?
Unlimited
300
100
159
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Mayor is to governor as council is to
Supreme Court
Lieutenant Governor
General Assembly
Cabinet
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Which of the following is a service provided by the county?
Education
FBI
Libraries
Electricity
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Which of the following city governments gives most of the power to the mayor?
Board of Commissioners
Council Manger
Strong Mayor
Weak Mayor
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 most serious delinquent behaviors (7 deadly sins)?
Armed robbery with a firearm
Aggravated kidnapping
Aggravated sexual battery
Voluntary manslaughter
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Which of the city governments gives most of the power to the council?
Board of commissioners
Strong mayor
Weak mayor
Council Manager
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The Juvenile Justice System protects citizens under the age of
21
16
18
17
18
The main governmental authorities in the counties of Georgia are
Magistrates
Mayor
Commissioners
Sheriff
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State agencies/departments must work with the local governments
False
True
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An act committed by a juvenile that wold be a crime according to adult law (rape, murder, etc.)
Delinquent at
Deadly sin
Misdemeanor
Unruly act
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Besides board of commissioners, which of the following is an elected position of county gov't?
Tax Commissioner
Attorney General
Mayor
Secretary of State
