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Tribal Council

Tribal Council. Tape team sign and point sheet Take out one sheet of paper per tribe Write YOUR team # at top Write “Team to lose points: ___” in the middle. Survivor Mail. DAY 9: The Judicial Branch of the state of Georgia

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Tribal Council

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  1. Tribal Council • Tape team sign and point sheet • Take out one sheet of paper per tribe • Write YOUR team # at top • Write “Team to lose points: ___”in the middle

  2. Survivor Mail DAY 9: The Judicial Branch of the state of Georgia 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, to include trial and appellate procedures, and how judges are selected. B. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law. REWARD CHALLENGE: Court terminology scenario creation task GA GOVERNMENT EDITION

  3. Judicial Branch A. What is the role of the Judicial System in GA? • Interprets the GA Constitution • Protects legal rights of the people • GA courts protect the people by giving them “due process of law”, and by handling disputes in either criminal cases or civil cases. • Enforces the laws of the state

  4. Judicial Branch B. There are 2 types of court cases that GA’s Court System hears: • Civil Case-where the court acts as a referee to settle disputes between 2 parties (auto accidents, divorces, contracts). A judge usually decides the outcome – no jury. (pg. 544-545)

  5. Judicial Branch • Criminal Case -The state prosecutes someone charged with committing a crime against the state. A crime violates not just the victim, but the public as well. (pg. 544-545)

  6. Judicial Branch C. There are 2 types of CRIMES that a person can commit: • Felony- A crime such as arson, burglary, rape, drugs, vehicle theft, and kidnapping. It is punishable by one year or more in jail and a $1000+ fine (pg. 545)

  7. Judicial Branch • Misdemeanor - A crime that carries a penalty of 1-12 months in jail such as carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing, DUI, and shoplifting and a fine of less than $1000. (pg. 545)

  8. D. Two types of Courts in Georgia • Appellate courts– ONLY REVIEW cases on appeal from lower ranking courts. • Trial courts- HEAR ORIGINAL cases, such as criminal cases and civil cases

  9. Jury System E. There are 2 types of JURIES that are used: • Trial Jury – a group of people decide if the defendantis guilty or innocent. • Grand Jury – determines whether or not a person accused of a crime should be indicted (charged) & required to stand trial. (pg. 546)

  10. Terminology Flowchart for Georgia’s Judicial Branch 2 Types of Courts 2 Types of Juries 2 Types of Cases 2 Types of Crimes

  11. Reward Challenge: Court Terminology Scenario Creation Task • Choose 2 of the following judicial system “types” to create a short scenario: • 2 Courts • Appellate OR Trial • 2 Juries • Grand OR Trial • 2 Cases • Civil OR Criminal • 2 Crimes • Felony OR Misdemeanor Example of Crime Scenario – John sets fire to an abandoned building after getting into a fierce verbal dispute with his girlfriend. Did he commit a felony or a misdemeanor?

  12. Supreme Court • __7_ Judges • Elected by __popular__ vote • Chief Justice is chosen by _the other judges__ Trial Court or Appellate Court (circle one) Higher-ranking courts • Court of _Appeals__ • ___12___ Judges • Elected by popular vote • _4__ divisions in Georgia Trial Court or Appellate Court (circle one) Trial Courts or Appellate Courts (circle one) • Superior __Court___ • __188___ Judges • Elected by popular vote • ___49____ Circuits in Georgia Lower-ranking courts • State • Court • _70_ • Courts • __105_ Judges • Probate • Court • _159__ Courts • _159__ Judges • Juvenile • Court • __159__ Courts • _159__ Judges and Associate Judges • Magistrate • Court • _159___ Courts • _159 Chief magistrates • 346_magistrates • Municipal Court • 370courts • 350judges

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