The Student will analyze the role of the judicial branch of Georgia

SS8CG4: The Student will analyze the role of the judicial branch of Georgia State Government a) Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial & appellate procedures and how judges are elected b) 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