Local Government + Juvenile Justice

I can, verbally or in writing, describe the dual
purpose of the judicial branch, the steps in the
juvenile justice system, and how local government
differs from special district governments.

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Government Understandings

SS8CG4 Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia
state government.
SS8CG5 Explain how the Georgia court system treats
juvenile offenders.
SS8CG6 Analyze the role of local governments in the state
of Georgia.

Gallopade Chapter: 34-36
Pages: 149-166

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The constitution divides the power of government

between the three branches.

Each branch has specific powers.

Legislative- Makes the laws

Executive- Enforces the laws

Judicial- Judges the laws,
judges cases fairly

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Interpret the law- is it constitutional?
Judge fairly and equally

Judges are elected and appointed but

most are elected by the people!

Multiple Choice

The powers given to each branch by our state constitution can be described at ___________.

• separation of power

• checks and balances

• Rights given to citizens in the Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

The Judicial Branch is given the responsibility to determine if a law created by the Legislative Branch is constitutional (meeting our constitution). This would be described as a ________________.

• Checks and balance

• Separation of Power

• Right given to citizens in the Bill of Rights

Disputes, arguments,
between individuals
or groups.

A law is broken, someone will be arrested.

If my neighbors dog ruins my lawn, I
can sue for damages in a Civil Suit.

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Dognapping typically results in a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a small fine, or short time in jail (less than a year), or a combination of both. The charges may increase based on the cost of the property stolen.

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Sprayberry ate the birthday cake that Mrs. Rauscher had spent 12 hours baking and decorating for her son's birthday. What can Mrs. Rauscher do to help her get paid for the time and money lost due to Mrs. Sprayberry's actions?

• File a Tort and sue Mrs. Walker for damages in Civil Court

• Press criminal charges and have Mrs. Walker arrested and put in jail

Unruly- if an adult does it they won’t get arrested. If
Mrs. Sprayberry flips her table, she won’t go to jail for it.

Delinquent- if an adult does it they can be

arrested. If Mrs. Walker robs a house,

she will go to jail!

Unless-
The juvenile is age
13 to 17 and has
committed one of
Georgia’s 7
Deadliest Crimes.
Then the juvenile
can be tried as an
adult.

Multiple Choice

Choose the BEST example of Due Process of Law for a Juvenile suspected of committing a crime in Georgia.

• Detained, guardians called immediately, hearing with a judge within 72 hours of detainment

• Detained, placed with adult offenders, held for two weeks before informal hearing.

• Arrested, held without bail, given only 1 phone call

●cities, towns, municipalities, counties

●governed by elected officials

●given powers by state constitution

●collect property taxes, run local elections,
build and repair roads, sell licenses,
provide public safety, make rules and
regulations for local communities, public
utilities

●county governments work with the state
to administer state programs

Types of officials: Mayors of city, City
Manager, City Council, County Board of
Commissioners

●meet a specific need

●provide a single service

●funded by loans or user
fees

●examples: Marta, the
airport, a school system,
parks and recreation
center

Draw

Select all the possible revenue sources for local governments.