WorksheetsGA Gov Pt2 Juvenile and Local
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 30mins
All of the following are county elected officials EXCEPT...
Sherrif
Clerk of Superior Court
Mayor
Tax Commisioner
Which of the following is a right of a juvenile?
The right to three phone calls.
The right to a parent/guardian and/or lawyer to be present during questioning.
The right to self-incrimination
The right to be placed in prison with adults
Which of the following best describes a disposition hearing?
A hearing that depends on a teen's disposition while at the trial. (i.e. a bad attitude will get you a stiffer sentence.
A hearing that depends on a judge's disposition.
A sentencing trial for an adult.
A hearing to determine a sentence for a juvenile.
Which of the following crimes would get a juvenile tried as an adult?
Running away from home
Skipping school
Fighting with your parents
Killing your neighbor for building their fence on your lawn.
What should happen NEXT in the juvenile justice system?
Sean is 13 and is caught trespassing inside the local mall after it closed on Friday night. He is taken into custody by the local police
Sean will be sent to the Youth Detention Center.
The police should notify Sean's parents or guardians.
Sean will have a probable cause hearing before a judge.
There will be a formal hearing to decide if Sean will be charged.
What can you conclude from this passage?
The legal system defines the "Seven Delinquent Behaviors" as offenses that are automatically outside the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system. These include things like murder and armed robbery with a firearm.
Adults do not have to follow the law.
Adults get away with more crimes than juveniles.
Juveniles can only be charged with serious crimes.
Juveniles can be held to the same standards as adults.
A service the local government provides is___________?
Police and Fire protection
Milk Man
Fed Ex
Waiters
Which of these situations could happen only in strong mayor-council form of government?
The mayor participates in an annual parade in the city.
The mayor vetoes legislation passed by the council.
The mayor appoints department heads.
The mayor shares power with the city council.
Which of the following would be a Special Purpose District?
Washington, D.C.
Georgia
Alpharetta
MARTA
Tracy, a 16 year old student at City High School, is charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in the death of a local merchant. By state law, Tracy must be
tried as an adult.
sent to Youth Detention.
placed in Juvenile Court.
released into parental custody.
The difference between delinquent and unruly juvenile is ...
they are exactly the same
delinquent - committed an act that would be a crime if an adult; unruly - only pertains to children.
unruly means a crime has been committed by a children under 8.
delinquent means automatic YDC
An example of a special-purpose government would be
a historic park
a school system / school board
a public fishing area
a new local business
What is the BEST term to describe this type of government?
This type of government is an administrative unit that aims to accomplish a specific task, are set up by the city or county to meet specific needs of the people, and are funded by loans or user-fees instead of taxes.
Voting Precinct
Special-Purpose Government
Congressional Election District
Public Library Service Districts
Which is NOT a way of collecting local revenue beside through taxes?
lottery
federal grants
911 fees
service fees (ex. water and sewage)
All are ways that counties and cities use to collect revenue EXCEPT...
Sales Tax
Excise Tax
Personal Income Tax
Ad Valorem Tax
Which of the following describes an adjudicatory hearing?
A hearing for a first time offender
A hearing without a jury to determine guilt or innocence of a juvenile.
There are multiple judges to hear the juveniles side of the accused crime.
A hearing for a juvenile who has committed multiple crimes and is getting an adult sentence.
The 7 delinquent behavior that juveniles between 13 and 16 can be tried as an adult do NOT include
murder
armed robbery if committed with a firearm
driving without a license
In the city of Spiviton, Mayor Douglas has a difference of opinion with Police Chief Auger. Douglas attempts to fire Auger, who then takes this bit of information to the City Council. The City Council informs Mayor Douglas that he is not allowed to do this and immediately tells Chief Auger that his job is safe. This situation is describing what form of local government?
Council-Manager
Weak Mayor–Council
Commission-Council
Strong Mayor–Council
If you would like to see a new park built in the town square, which of these officials would BEST be able to help you?
U.S. Senator
probate judge
the city council
the county sheriff
Who decides the verdict in a juvenile case?
Jury
Superior Court Judge
Supreme Court
Juvenile Court Judge
Unlike the adult judicial system, the juvenile judicial system focuses on _________________ for the juvenile instead the punishment.
rehabilitaion
employment
sentencing
educating
What give local governments their authority to generate revenue?
US Consitution
GA state laws and GA's constitution
GA state laws and federal laws
federal laws and the US Constitution
Which is NOT a type of county court?
Supreme
Magistrate
Probate
Juvenile
