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

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

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

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

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?

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