Kermit #2

Jimmy, age 12, is caught hanging out in front of the Dollar General at 2 a.m.

What would he be charged with?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Delinquent Act

• Unruly Act

A business woman named Angie has an idea for a new law that she would like to see passed that she believes would further help business owners in the state of GA. What should her FIRST step be?

• Take her idea directly to one of the committees within the General Assembly

• Call her local representative or senator and discuss her idea with him/her to try and get her idea written as a bill

• Write an email to the governor

• Go and speak before the General Assembly

An appropriations bill regarding the state budget needs to be written. Which house must this bill originate in?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Congress

• House of Commons

In a criminal case, what individual would be bringing charges against the defendant?

• Plaintiff

• Trial Juror

• Prosecutor

• Probate Judge

Fourteen-year old Timothy is charged with armed robbery. What type of offense has he committed?

• Delinquent offense

• Appellate offense

• Status offense (unruly behavior)

• Trial offense

Sixteen year old Tasha was found smoking at a gas station past her curfew. What type of offense has she committed?

• Delinquent offense

• Appellate offense

• Unruly behavior (Status offense)

• Trial offense

Jordan is suing Tom for $600 to cover damages for her cracked windshield. What is Jordan considered in this case?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

• The Defense Attorney

If Bob murdered his neighbor, which best describes how his case would be processed?

• He would be charged with committing a felony, and his case would be tried as a criminal case.

• He would be charged with committing a misdemeanor, and his case would be tried as a criminal case.

• He would be charged with committing a felony, and his case would be tried as a civil case.

• He would be charged with committing a misdemeanor, and his case would be tried as a civil case.

Stan is arrested and accused of murder. What jury will decide if there is enough evidence to indict him?

• Trial Jury

• Appellate Jury

• Grand Jury

• Civil Jury

Donna was caught stealing two pairs of jeans from Target. Will she be appearing in court for a felony or a misdemeanor?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• French Fries

• Tater Tots