WHAT IS CIVICS / GOVERNMENT?

WHAT IS CIVICS / GOVERNMENT?

Concepts: Governance Distribution of Power
SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution. a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. d. Explain voting qualifications and elections in Georgia. e. Explain the role of political parties in government. 2 2

Powers of Federal and State Governments State or Reserved Powers
Federalism: A system where national, state and local government share authority over the same land and same people. Powers of Federal and State Governments State or Reserved Powers To regulate interstate and foreign trade To coin and print money To conduct foreign relations To establish post offices and roads To raise and support armed forces To declare war and make peace To govern American territories and admit new states To pass naturalization laws and regulate immigrations To make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its powers To regulate trade within the state To establish local governments To conduct elections To determine voter qualifications To establish and support public schools To incorporate businesses To make marriage laws To license professional workers To keep all powers not guaranteed to the federal government nor prohibited by the states

Shared or Concurrent Powers:
To collect taxes To borrow money To establish courts To charter banks To enforce laws and punish law breakers To provide health and welfare to the people

RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES Bill of Rights Vote Pay Taxes Obey Laws
Serve on Jury Selective Service Life, Liberty, and Property Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech and Press Right to Bear Arms Right to Assemble and Petition Right to Trial by Jury Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

Resident of County You Vote ELECTIONS
VOTING QUALIFICATIONS 18 years old U.S. citizen Resident of County You Vote ELECTIONS President & Vice President 2 US Senators 13 US Representatives Governor & Lieutenant Governor 56 State Senators & State Representatives County officials (Mayor, School Board, Sheriff)

POLITICAL PARTIES IN AMERICA
DEMOCRAT INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN

The Role of Political Parties
Political parties are organized groups of people who share common ideals and who seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices. Today America has 2 major political parties – the Republican party and the Democratic Party. Members of these groups share common beliefs about government’s role in American life and the policies that government should support. People who are not members of these two major parties are usually referred to as independents. There are minor political parties that do not have enough members to win major elections, but who do have an important role in the democratic process. Minor parties bring attention to specific minority ideas. As minor parties gather political support from more people, their ideas influence the thinking and the principles of party leaders in the two major political groups.

SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly. b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system. c. Evaluate how the legislative branch fulfills its role as the lawmaking body for the state of Georgia. 13 13

Georgia General Assembly
Georgia’s legislative body is called the General Assembly. It is made up of the Georgia Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives. They hold session at the Georgia capital.

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 180 MEMBERS GEORGIA SENATE 56 MEMBERS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY GEORGIA SENATE 56 MEMBERS MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD GEORGIA RESIDENT FOR 2 YEARS MUST LIVE IN DISTRICT QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD SERVE 2 YEAR TERMS NO TERM LIMITS TERM 180 DIFFERENT HOUSE DISTRICTS VOTE DURING GENERAL ELECTION EVERY EVEN NUMBERED YEARS ELECTION 56 DIFFERENT SENATE DISTRICTS PROPOSING (MAKING) LAWS PASSING GEORGIA’S BUDGET AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION DUTIES SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE (3RD IN LINE TO SUCCEED THE GOVERNOR) MAJORITY PARTY LEADER MINORITY PARTY LEADER FLOOR LEADER (works with Governor) LDERSHIP LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (2ND IN LINE TO SUCCEED THE GOVERNOR) MAJORITY PARTY LEADER = PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE 36 COMMITTEES (groups of representatives who meet to pass bills / laws) COMM. SYSTEM 26 COMMITTEES

WHITE IS LOCATED IN SENATE
DISTRICT 51

Students in the Georgia Senate Chamber

WHITE IS LOCATED IN HOUSE
DISTRICTS 8, 10, AND 27.

Georgia House of Representatives

General Assembly Committees
Committees in the General Assembly are groups of people (experts) that get together to do research and discuss amendments to proposed bills. Georgia Senators and House Representatives spend most of their time in committees discussing/amending bills. Every legislator is on several committees.

Steve Gooch (R) District 51
This is your Georgia Senator He is on ALL of these committees: - Appropriations - Member - Economic Development - Vice Chairman - MARTOC - Member - Natural Resources and the Environment - Member - Rules - Ex-Officio - Transportation - Chairman

Who puts you on these committees?
I don’t want to be on the Appropriations Committee! Its boring!!! The leader in each house assigns you to a committee: President of the Senate & Speaker of the House. Sometimes legislators are happy about it – and sometimes they are not.

Committees Here’s some examples of some committees and the types of bills they hear…. Appropriations: Researches bills that require spending money Economic Development: Researches bills that deal with economic development (duh) Transportation: Researches bills involving highway safety, trains, etc… Government Oversight: Researches bills that claim the government is not following the law

Bills being Assigned to a Committee
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House read the bills and assign them to committees. Watch this: Casey Cagle (Pres. Of the Senate assigns bills to committees) That bill goes to the Education Committee!!!

Types of Committees Standing Committees: Permanent committees (ex: appropriations, education, etc…) Study Committees: Established to study an issue or complete a specific task (temporary) Conference Committee: When the senate and the house can’t agree on passing an important bill. A conference committee is composed of 3 members from the Senate and 3 members from the House of Representatives. They “conference” and come to a compromise (hopefully). Joint Committees: There’s only 2. Joint committees are composed of both House and Senate members. Legislative Services and MARTOC are joint committees.

Sometimes things get tense…

Georgia’s Legislative branch creates laws for the state of Georgia.
Examples Stupid laws: Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session. Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs. Signs are required to be written in English. No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket if it is Sunday. Examples of Smart laws: Damaging mailboxes & school property is a felony. If the teen applicant (under 18) for the instructional permit has left school without graduation, has conduct infractions, or has a total of 10 unexcused absences from school they will not be allowed to apply for the instructional permit.

N ew Laws ew Laws N N ew Laws HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW

SS8CG3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor. b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs; include education, human resources, public safety, transportation, economic development, and natural resources. c. Evaluate how the executive branch fulfills its role through state agencies that administer programs and enforce laws. 29 29

Georgia State Government- Executive Branch SS8CG 3

Executive Branch Largest branch of state government Responsibilities;
To ensure that the state’s laws are carried out To manage the day-to-day operations of the state

GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT EXECUTIVE BRANCH TERM ELECTION DUTIES
MUST BE 30 YEARS OLD CITIZEN OF U.S. FOR 15 YEARS RESIDENT OF STATE FOR 6 YEARS QUALIFICATIONS SERVE 4 YEAR TERMS CAN RUN FOR A SECOND TERM TERM NO TERM LIMITS MUST WIN THE PARTY PRIMARY ELECTED BY CITIZENS - POPULAR VOTE DURING GENERAL ELECTION ELECTION ELECTED BY CITIZENS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FROM THE SAME PARTY AS THE GOVERNOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF MILITARY CAN VETO (REJECT) LAWS CAN SIGN BILLS INTO LAW APPOINTS PEOPLE TO OFFICES HELPS DIRECT THE STATE BUDGET DUTIES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE DECIDES WHO SERVES ON THE DIFFERENT SENATE COMMITTEES 1ST PERSON TO SUCCEED (REPLACE) THE GOVERNOR

Governor’s Powers Formal Powers Executive: Legislative: Judicial:
* Appoint state officials Legislative: Sending messages to the General Assembly thru the Floor leader Signing and vetoing bills Calling special sessions Judicial: Pardoning criminals Appoint State Justices Informal Powers Communicate to the public about issues Act as honorary head of political party Honoring individuals, holidays, events Adding new state symbols with legislatures approval Represent Georgia in meetings with other states Work with legislature to get laws passed Guide state agencies

Other Elected Officials

ORGANIZATION of the EXECUTIVE BRANCH
STATE DEPARTMENTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION State School Superintendent Curriculum, teacher certification, education programs, education funds, and approves textbooks DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Welfare programs for the unemployed Helps create jobs in Georgia Medical services for children and elderly DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Conservation and protection of state parks and historic sites Wildlife management Hunting and fishing license DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Georgia State Patrol polices state and interstate roads Capitol Police protects government buildings Motor Carrier Compliance inspect cargo shipments and hazardous materials DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Interstate and State road and bridge construction and maintenance Public transportation services (buses and rail system) Shipping ports in Savannah and Brunswick DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Showcase Georgia to attract out of state businesses Promotes tourism Helps improve the economy of Georgia by creating jobs DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected. b. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law. c. Describe the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process. d. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully. e. Evaluate how the judicial branch fulfills its role in interpreting the laws of Georgia and ensuring justice in our legal system. Concepts: Governance Distribution of Power 37 37

COURT TERMINOLOGY JURISDICTION = GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND THE TYPES OF CASES A CERTAIN COURT IS ABLE TO HOLD MISDEMEANOR = CRIME THAT RECEIVES LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF PUNISHMENT or FINE OF LESS THAN $1,000 FELONY = CRIME THAT RECEIVES MORE THAN ONE YEAR OF PUNISHMENT or FINE OF MORE THAN $1,000 PROSECUTOR = GOVERNMENT TRIAL LAWYER WHO TRIES TO PROVE A SUSPECTED CRIMINAL IS GUILTY PLAINTIFF = A PERSON WHO SUES OR HAS A COMPLAINT AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON DEFENDANT = A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME

Terminology of the Justice System
Criminal courts try violators of the law; civil courts handle arguments between citizens. Grand juries hear cases to determine if enough evidence is present to “officially charge” or indict the accused; Trial juries hear cases to judge whether the accused is guilty or not guilty (beyond a reasonable doubt) Trial courts handle the original criminal or civil cases; while Appellate courts hear cases that are appealed from lower-ranking courts Terminology of the Justice System

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CRIMINAL LAW AND CIVIL LAW?
Misdemeanors (less than one year in jail) and Felonies (more than one year in jail) The national, state, or local government (Prosecutor) claims a person (the Defendant) committed a crime. If found guilty by a judge or jury the Defendant is sentenced to either jail, probation, community service, and/or a fine CIVIL LAW A person or group that has a complaint against another person or group Plaintiff sues a Defendant and a judge must determine guilt based on facts, evidence, and testimony If Plaintiff wins the case the Defendant must pay money (damages) or stop doing what they were charged with The defendant never goes to jail if found guilty in a Civil case

The Adult Justice System
The trial courts of the state hear original cases. Each court has a special jurisdiction (the range of actions over which the court has control or influence). Ex: Juvenile Court: 17 and under Ex: Probate Court: Wills & estates An important part of the Georgia Court system is the concept of a jury trial (Superior, State & Probate). There are two types of jury trials. Grand Jury: Determines whether or not a person accused should be indicted (officially charged) and required to stand trial. Trial Jury: A group of people who are charged with judging a person charged with a crime.

Criminal Law & Civil Law
Civil Cases: Disputes between two of more persons Criminal Cases: Cases involving violation of the law. Criminal lawsuits are personal (marriage, child support, property rights, divorce…) Plaintiffs bring lawsuits against defendants. The state (called the prosecution) brings criminal charges against an individual, and a trial determines there guilt.

Misdemeanor versus Felony
Less than a year in prison A fine of less than $1,000 Example: speeding tickets, vandalism less than $1,000 Felony Punishable by a year or more in prison A fine of at least $1,000 Example: theft of more than $500, murder, rape, etc…. Discuss road sign theft…

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRIAL COURTS IN GEORGIA?
PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT STATE COURT SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE COURT

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRIAL COURTS IN GEORGIA?
WILLS, INHERITANCES, MARRIAGE, AND FIREARM LICENSES ONE JUDGE PER COUNTY ELECTED BY POLITICAL PARTY (PARTISAN) JURY TRIAL ONLY IN COUNTIES WITH 96,000+ PEOPLE JUDGES ALL CHILDREN UNDER 18 YRS OLD WHO ARE DEPRIVED OR NEGLECTED JUDGES UNRULY AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIORS OF CHILDREN UNDER 17 YEAR OLDS JUDGES ARE APPOINTED, NO JURY TRIAL COURTS PROBATE COURT 159 MAGISTRATE COURT STATE COURT 71 SUPERIOR COURT 49 JUVENILE COURT SMALL CLAIMS COURT ISSUE ARREST & SEARCH WARRANTS SMALL CIVIL CASES UNDER $15,000 JUDGE ONLY (MAGISTRATE), NO JURY JURY TRIAL THAT HANDLES MANY CIVIL AND MISDEMEANOR CASES, HANDLE FELONIES INCLUDING VIOLENT FELONIES BY JUVENILES NONPARTISAN JUDGES SERVE 4 YR TERMS JURY TRIAL THAT HANDLES MISDEMEANORS, CIVIL CASES, AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS NONPARTISAN ELECTION JUDGES SERVE 4 YR TERM

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF APPELLATE COURTS IN GEORGIA?
SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEALS GEORGIA’S HIGHEST COURT REVIEWS CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES IN TRIAL COURTS AND COURT OF APPEALS HANDLES ALL CASES INVOLVING THE DEATH PENALTY MAKES SURE ELECTIONS ARE FAIR 7 JUSTICES (JUDGES) ARE ELECTED TO SIX YEAR TERMS THE CHIEF JUSTICE IS CHOSEN BY THE OTHER JUDGES NO WITNESSES OR JURIES HANDLES APPEALS INVOLVING CIVIL AND TRIAL CASES FROM THE SUPERIOR, STATE, AND JUVENILE COURTS JUDGES ELECTED FOR SIX YEARS NO JURIES

Judicial Procedure Steps in the Judicial Process
Due Process of Law: rights and procedures that safeguard everyone against abusive government power. Read p

Steps in of the Criminal Justice System
Crime Occurs Investigation/Arrest or Citation Initial Appearance Preliminary Hearing or Trial Information Filed Arraignment or Plea Not Guilty Guilty Discovery & Plea Negotiations Trial Not Guilty Sentencing

WHAT ARE WAYS TO SOLVE DISPUTES PEACEFULLY WITHOUT GOING TO COURT?
CONFLICT RESOLUTION MEDIATION ARBITRATION COMPROMISE NEGOTIATION COLLABORATION NONVIOLENCE

SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders. a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody. c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process. d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences. 52 52

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNRULY BEHAVIOR AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR?
(STATUS OFFENSES) DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR - REFUSES TO GO TO SCHOOL (TRUANCY) - FREQUENTLY DISOBEYS PARENTS RUNS AWAY FROM HOME VIOLATES CURFEW :00am to 5:00am GOES TO A BAR WITHOUT PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS AND HAS ALCOHOL CHILD 17 OR YOUNGER THAT COMMITS A DELINQUENT ACT WHICH WOULD BE A CRIMINAL ACT IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT - ARE NOT ARRESTED, INSTEAD THEY ARE DETAINED - JUVENILES AREN’T SENTENCED TO JAIL, INSTEAD THEY ARE PLACED IN CUSTODY OF A YOUTH DETENTION CENTER JUVENILE BEHAVIOR

JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION
GEORGIA’S JUVENILE COURTS HAVE JURISDICTION OVER THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNRULY JUVENILES DELINQUENTS JUVENILES JUVENILES WHO COMMIT TRAFFIC OFFENSES DEPRIVED JUVENILES (CHILDREN 18 OR YOUNGER LIVING AT HOME WHO ARE ABUSED OR NEGLECTED BY THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING JUDICIAL CONSENT FOR MARRIAGE, EMPLOYMENT, OR ENLISTMENT IN THE ARMED SERVICES

RIGHTS OF JUVENILES WHILE IN CUSTODY
JUVENILES ARE NEVER UNDER ARREST INSTEAD THEY ARE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY CHILDREN UNDER 17 HAVE A RIGHT TO… A LAWYER CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES PROVIDE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ONE’S CASE PROVIDE WITNESSES TO SUPPORT CASE REMAIN SILENT APPEAL A TRANSCRIPT OF THE TRIAL

The Juvenile Justice Process
When children thought to be delinquent are arrested, the police notify their parents or caregivers. The police then decide whether to release the delinquents or detain them. To detain means to keep under arrest. Detained delinquents may be put in a Regional Youth Detention Center or in a community shelter or foster home. The Juvenile Justice Process

The Probable Cause Hearing
For detained delinquents, the next step is a Probable Cause Hearing. The Probable Cause Hearing takes place in two days or less. A judge in the juvenile court looks over the case and decides whether the children should be released or detained further. The Probable Cause Hearing

For released children, a petition will be filed 30 days or less if it seems likely that the children really were delinquent—or if the judge decided that they were unruly or deprived. Released Children

For detained delinquent children, the petition will be filed in 3 days or less. For unruly and deprived children, it is five days or less. A petition is a text that outlines the charges against the child. The petition is filed by a member of the Department of Juvenile Justice known as the Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist. Detained Children

The next step is called an adjudicatory hearing
The next step is called an adjudicatory hearing. This takes place in ten days or less for detained children. For released children, it takes place within 60 days or less. At the adjudicatory hearing, a judge in the juvenile court decides whether the charges in the petition are true or not. If the judge thinks that the charges are untrue, the case will be dismissed. Adjudicatory Hearing

Dispositional Hearing
If the judge thinks that the charges in the petition are true, a dispositional hearing takes place. At the dispositional hearing, the judge decides the course of treatment, supervision, or rehabilitation that the delinquent, unruly, or deprived child should undergo. The judge may decide that probation is necessary. For instance, a child who frequently skips school will be ordered to go to school.

The judge might also decide that the child should be put into a detention facility or youth development center. For certain serious crimes, the delinquent may be detained for up to five years. In certain cases, the judge may decide that the case should be transferred to a superior court where the child will be tried as an adult. Cont’d

JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS
Robb is 14 and is caught trespassing inside a school on a Saturday with his friends Robb is taken into custody (detained) by police Police notify Robb’s parents and depending on the delinquent act Robb is either released back to his parents or detained in a Youth Detention Center If detained, Robb is in detention and goes to a probable cause hearing in front of a judge Robb is then either 1) released, 2) has an informal adjustment, or 3) a formal hearing GENERALLY, AN INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT IS HELD FOR 1ST TIME OFFENDERS – THIS INCLUDES COUNSELING OR COMMUNITY SERVICE AND/OR PAYING FOR DAMAGES OR A FINE

JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS
If the judge says Robb must go to a formal hearing then the complaining witness (private citizen or police officer) files a petition outlining the wrongdoing A summons is issued for Robb, his parents, and the witness(es) to attend the formal hearing The 1st hearing is called a adjudicatory hearing, kind of like a trial but without a jury The judge hears both sides of the case and evidence and decides if Robb is guilty If guilty, the court schedules a second hearing called a dispositional hearing In the dispositional hearing the judge determines the punishment for the offense Robb is then sentenced: either put on probation and counseling; pay for damages or a fine; community service work; suspension of driver’s license; put in a Youth Detention Center for up to five years; put into a special boot camp The final step in the process is that Robb can appeal his case

CAN A CHILD BE ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL IN AN ADULT COURT?
YES!!!

The 7 Delinquent Behaviors
7 delinquent behaviors are automatically outside the jurisdiction of juvenile court. Children b/w the ages of 13 and 17 who are thought to have committed any of these seven crimes will be tried as adults in a superior court. These seven crimes are: The 7 Delinquent Behaviors

7 Crimes Aggravated child molestation Aggravated sexual battery
Aggravated sodomy Murder Rape Voluntary manslaughter Armed robbery with a firearm The consequences of being found guilty of any of these crimes are harsh punishments. The punishment for murder, for example, may be life in prison or even death. 7 Crimes

7 WHAT ARE THE SEVEN DELINQUENT ACTS?
GEORGIA’S 7 DEADLY SINS OR VIOLENT CRIMES 7 ARMED ROBBERY FIREARM VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY AGGRAVATED SODOMY AGGRAVATED CHILD MOLESTATION RAPE MURDER

7 WHAT ARE THE SEVEN DELINQUENT ACTS?
GEORGIA’S 7 DEADLY SINS OR VIOLENT CRIMES IF ANY OF THESE CRIMES ARE COMMITTED BY A CHILD AGES 13, 14, 15, OR 16 THEN THE CHILD IS NOT TRIED IN A JUVENILE COURT, BUT INSTEAD TRIED AS AN ADULT IN A SUPERIOR COURT 7 ARMED ROBBERY FIREARM VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY AGGRAVATED SODOMY AGGRAVATED CHILD MOLESTATION RAPE MURDER THESE CRIMES ARE ALL FELONIES AND THE CHILD WILL SERVE THEIR SENTENCE IN A YOUTH DETENTION CENTER AND THEN WILL BE MOVED TO AN ADULT PRISON WHEN THEY TURN 17

Students do not leave their constitutional rights behind them when they enter the schoolhouse door. In particular, challenges have arisen over several areas of basic student freedoms when those freedoms seemed to conflict with a school’s right to manage its environment. Students and schools have disagreed over the nature of school disciplinary procedures, protection of lockers and book bags against searches, freedom of expression in slogans on T-shirts, articles in student newspapers, and even school dress and hairstyle restrictions. Students’ Rights

Student Responsibilities
According to GA law, students have a legal right to a free public education. But along with rights come responsibilities. Students must attend school b/w ages of six and sixteen. Students must follow reasonable rules and regulations, behavior codes, and even dress codes schools have established to provide an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Student Responsibilities

Finally, students have a responsibility to work with school officials to prevent disruptions and violence in their schools. After the school shootings of the late 1990s, all students have a responsibility to work together to avoid weapons and fights on school campuses. And all students must work to prevent violence at school-sponsored activities, dances, ball games, and other events— not just in the school classrooms. Working together

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