This quiz titled 'Local Government & Juvenile Justice' assesses knowledge on Georgia's local governance structures, including county boards, city government forms, and juvenile justice roles. It is ideal for learners looking to understand civic duties and governmental operations.
Albany
Atlanta
Valdosta
Warner Robins
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Separation of powers.
Segregation of schools.
The county unit system.
weak-mayor councils.
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Balanced
Squared
Impartial
Well adjusted
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15
16
17
18
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Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Superior Court
Georgia State Court
Federal Supreme Court
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You must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a 4 year resident of Georgia
You must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 15 years, and a resident of Georgia.
You must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and 2 year resident of Georgia.
You must be at least 30 years old, a one year resident of the electing district, and cannot have a criminal record.
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Governor and Lt. Governor
State Representative
State Senator
None of the above
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A formal hearing.
A dispositional hearing.
An intake investigation.
An adjudicatory hearing.
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A juvenile judge
An intake officer
The police department
The arresting officer
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Fiscal
Budget
Revenue
Expenditure
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Clerk
Commissioner
Registrar
Road supervisor
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Commit traffic offenses.
Are neglected or abused by a parent or guardian
Are under 17 and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults.
Are under 18 and who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by adults.
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Bail.
A fair trial.
An attorney.
Due process.
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All adult offenders in the Georgia justice system
Juvenile offenders who have been taken into custody.
The original settlers when they moved to Georgia.
The rights of unruly juveniles.
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The right to present a defense, introduce evidence, and testify on one’s own behalf.
The right to confront and question witnesses against them.
The right to be represented by an attorney.
The right to a trial before a jury of peers.
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The bill is assigned a number and is printed
The bill is sent to the governor.
The bill is sent to a committee for debate and discussion
The bill is sent to the judicial branch to be interpreted for its constitutionality
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State
Special-purpose
County
City
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To reduce the influence of rural politicians
To divide rural areas among wealthy farmers
To help create more cities in the countryside
To establish political centers for rural areas
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In a strong-mayor form of government, the mayor prepares the budget.
In a weak-mayor form of government, the mayor serves as a figurehead.
In a weak-mayor form of government, the council appoints department heads.
In a strong-mayor form of government, the mayor only performs ceremonial duties.
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All parts of the constitution are written under one long section.
After the preamble, each piece of the government, including a bill of rights, is explained in its own section.
It is a short document that consists only of a preamble, bill of rights, and a brief description of the three branches of government.
It is unique because there is no bill of rights in it.
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Committees made up of House members and Senators.
They are permanent committees, lasting from one session to the next.
They are groups that meet with the Lieutenant Governor before they introduce a new bill.
They are groups made up of citizens who are not members of the General Assembly.
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Arrest
Hearing
Trial
Commitment
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Board of commissioners.
Transit authority.
Mayor.
Judge.
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Megalopolis
Municipality
Town
Village
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Judges often treat armed robbery with a firearm the same way they treat manslaughter.
The juvenile must get a job and pay for everything taken during the robbery.
The crime can subject the juvenile to the adult criminal process.
It carries a mandatory life sentence.
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You must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a 4 year resident of Georgia
You must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 15 years, and a resident of Georgia.
You must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen, and 2 year resident of Georgia.
You must be at least 30 years old, a one year resident of the electing district, and cannot have a criminal record.
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Board of commissioners-mayor
Council-manager
Mayor-council
Commission
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To carry out the laws passed by the General Assembly.
They investigate corruption and illegal activities in the state government.
. They only exist long enough to raise money for a specific project and then they are disbanded.
To create and enforce law or rules that focus on specific areas like education or city development.
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Crimes committed by juveniles that result in the courts treating the juveniles as adults.
Violent crimes committed by adults refusing to declare a religious affiliation.
Adult crimes that can lead to seven different types of penalties.
A political version of the Ten Commandments.
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Six justices elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office
Five justices elected by popular vote to four-year terms of office
Five justices elected by popular vote to seven-year terms of office
Seven justices elected by popular vote to six-year terms of office
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Small cities in Georgia are required by the state to have a mayor and not a full-time manager.
Large cities need a full-time manager to take care of the complex problems of a large population.
Large cities in Georgia are required by the state to have an elected council and a full-time manager.
Small cities have little reason to have a council but need a full-time manager to supervise the many complicated activities involved in running a city.
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The council is appointed or elected.
The mayor may be appointed or elected.
The city council establishes laws and policies.
The city manager oversees the day-to-day operation of government.
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Unruly, but not delinquent.
Delinquent, but not unruly.
Unruly and delinquent.
Neither unruly nor delinquent.
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Council-manager
Strong mayor-council
Weak mayor-council
Special purpose government
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Magistrate.
Supreme.
Superior.
Juvenile.
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To bring government closer to the people.
To provide for the public welfare.
To save taxpayers money.
To consolidate services.
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Sentencing, Intake, Formal hearing, Detention, Appeal
Appeal, Detention, Sentencing, Intake, Formal hearing
Intake, Formal Hearing, Detention, Appeal, Sentencing
Intake, Detention, Formal Hearing, Sentencing, Appeal
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Large and small cities have equal power in Georgia.
Cities have no actual political power in Georgia.
Georgia, Counties are still the primary source of local political power.
Counties and cities are often merged together in Georgia so they cannot be viewed differently.
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Adjudicatory hearing.
Informal adjustment
Dispositional hearing
Sentencing hearing
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Determines the punishment.
Pronounces the punishment.
Advises the juvenile of his/her rights.
Hears the charges against the juvenile.
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An adjudicatory hearing.
A dispositional hearing.
A sentencing hearing.
A formal hearing.
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