Georgia Government and Juvenile Justice Quiz

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives in Georgia?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

Who presides over the Senate in Georgia?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Lt. Governor

• The Chief Justice

Which branch of government is responsible for implementing or enforcing the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Administrative branch

What is the main difference between civil and criminal court cases?

• Civil court deals with crimes, criminal court deals with relationships

• Civil court deals with relationships/issues, criminal court protects society from wrongdoers

• Civil court is for adults, criminal court is for juveniles

• Civil court is more important than criminal court

What is a delinquent act in the context of juvenile justice?

• Breaking school rules

• Something that would be a crime if committed by an adult

• Not doing homework

• Skipping class

At what age is a person considered a juvenile in Georgia?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

Which of the following is NOT a possible punishment for juveniles found guilty in court?

• Fines

• Probation

• Mandatory counseling

• Life imprisonment without parole

What is the first step in the juvenile justice system after a juvenile is suspected of committing an offense?

• Sentencing

• Intake

• Taken into custody

• Adjudicatory hearing

Why might a juvenile case go through an "informal adjustment"?

• The juvenile is a repeat offender

• The juvenile must admit guilt and it is their first offense

• The judge wants to skip the trial

• The parents request it

How does the juvenile justice system ensure fairness if a juvenile disagrees with the court's ruling?

• The juvenile can request a new judge

• The juvenile can appeal the ruling with enough evidence to prove innocence

• The juvenile can choose their own punishment

• The juvenile can skip the sentence