Government part 2 Vocab Diagnostic

Front

The power of a court to hear and decide a case is called _________.

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Jurisdiction

Front

_________ cases involve individuals accused of breaking the law. Options: Civil Law, Criminal Law, Felonies, Misdemeanors

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Criminal Law

Front

A _________ is a Georgia citizen over the age of 13 and under the age of 17.

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Juvenile

Front

_________ involves disputes between individuals or organizations, often involving contracts or property.

Back

Civil Law

Front

The decision made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial is called the _________.

Back

Verdict

Front

An official _________ outlines the operations and creation of new entities like cities, colonies, or schools.

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Charter

Front

_________ are serious offenses or actions considered an injury to society.

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Crimes

Front

A _________ is an elected position in a city that can have varying amounts of control over city functions.

Back

Mayor

Front

_________ are a fee paid by citizens to receive services from the government.

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Taxes

Front

_________ is the money generated by a business or government from various sources.

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Revenue