Civics and Legal Terms

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Juvenile

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Anyone under the age of 17.

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Delinquent

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A minor under 17 years of age who has been charged with an act which would be a crime if committed by an adult.

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Delinquent Act

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An act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law.

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Unruly Act

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An act committed by a juvenile that would not be a criminal offense according to adult law.

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Amendments

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Changes made to the Georgia and/or the U.S. Constitutions.

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Bill of Rights

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A list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions.

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Preamble

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The opening statements of the Georgia and the U.S. Constitutions; states the fundamental purposes of the documents.

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Governor

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The elected executive of the state; serves a four year term.

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Veto

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The power held by the executive branch to reject a law; vetoes can be overturned.

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Juries

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A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.