The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch Young People and the Law
Who is the chief executive officer?
The Governor Go Back
How many member of the senate are there?
56 Go Back
What is a serious crime such as a murder or a burglary?
A felony Go Back
What are citizens under the age of 17?
Juveniles Go Back
Based on the 2000 census, about how many people work for the State Government?
½ million Go Back
If the Governor and the lieutenant governor die, who is next in line?
The speaker of the house of Representatives Go Back
What does the State Attorney General do?
He is the chief legal officer and the head of the department of law. Go Back
What are the powers of the Executive Branch?
They appoint state officials, and make sure the laws are enforced. Go Back
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
180 Go Back
How long are the terms for the House and Senate?
2 years Go Back
What is limit of number of terms for the State House and Senate?
There is no limit. Go Back
What are two of the powers of the presiding officer?
Control debate and control the order of business Go Back
The courts protect the citizens by ensuring what?
due process of law Go Back
What kind is the supreme court?
Appellate Go Back
What kind of court hears original cases?
The trial courts Go Back
What are the 2 types of juries?
The grand jury and the trial jury Go Back
What are the 3 main purposes of the juvenile courts?
1. Help and protect the well-being of children, 2. to make sure that every child coming under the jurisdiction of the court receives the care, guidance, and control needed, 3. to provide care for children who have been removed from their homes. Go Back
What is the definition of truancy?
The failure to attend school GO back
In 1911 what was the first county to set up a juvenile court? ? ?
In 1911 what was the first county to establish a juvenile court? ? ?
Fulton county GO back
What is the first step when a juvenile is taken into custody? ?
Intake GO back