1. SS8CG4: The Student will analyze the role of the judicial branch of Georgia State Government
Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial & appellate procedures and how judges are elected
Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law

2. What is the role of the judicial branch in Georgia’s government?
To interpret the state’s law/ constitution
One of the 3 branches of government

3. Vocabulary (544-546) (1) Felony (2) Misdemeanor (3) Supreme Court
(4) Court of appeals
(5) Trial Courts
(6) Jurisdiction
(7) Grand Jury
(8) Trial Jury

4. Total Physical Response
1) Vocabulary word/words introduced
2) Students discuss & define meaning (try to paraphrase do not use exact definition from book)
3) Students act out term or concept (An example must be provided)
4) Each group/pair explains their term/concept to other students
5) Presenters should have at least 2 prepared questions from their vocabulary word as part of their presentations

5. Example Vocabulary Word: Juvenile
Definition: Any person under the age of seventeen living in the state of Georgia
Example: most students in the 11th grade and lower are juveniles
Questions: What are some of your rights & responsibilities as juveniles?
Why are juveniles not allowed to vote in state & national elections?
What are some places/establishments juveniles cannot legally enter?

6. Georgia’s Courts What is the highest court in Georgia?
How are judges elected?
What is an appellate Court?
What is the court of appeal
Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court of Georgia
By popular vote (electorate) to 6 year terms(Chief justice chosen by other judges)
Court that reviews cases (no witnesses & no juries
2nd highest court in Georgia
The range of action over which a court can take action