Government 2

Which of the following would be considered "delinquent behavior"? Choose three of the following.

• Skipping school

• stealing a car

• running away from home

• committing a robbery

• breaking into a house

Which of the following statements best represents the role of an intake officer?

• An intake officer must determine the type of punishment a Juvenile offender is to receive

• An intake officer must decide if there is enough evidence to keep a child in custody

• An intake officer's job begins with the custody of a juvenile and ends when the trial is over and the juvenile is sentenced

• An intake officer's responsibility begins with the probable cause hearing and ends with the ajudicatory hearing.

Which scenario below describes an unruly child according to Georgia law?

• a child who refuses to do chores

• a child who stays on the streets after midnight

• a child who damages public property

• a child who argues with a caregiver over a curfew

Part A

At what point does a judge determine whether a child should be released to the custody of a parent or guardian?

Part B

According to Georgia law, "The petitioner, or prosecuting attorney when representing the state, has the burden of proving the allegations of a child in need of services petition by clear and convincing evidence."

• A-intake

  The accused child must prove beyond

  B-reasonable doubt that he or she is a productive member of society

• A. Probable Cause Hearing

  B. Its the job of the prosecuting attorney to represent the best interests of the state.

Who makes the final decision about the fate of a delinquent child?

• intake officer

• prosecuting attorney

• Juvenile court judge

• probation parole officer

What statement best describes an adjudicatory hearing?

• It is where the judge decides whether the charges are true or not.

• It is where the child is taken into custody

• It is where the intake officer decides whether to detain a child

• It is where the child is sentenced for committing a crime.

Georgia's state legislature will grant citizens a charter to form a municipality if which of these conditions are met? Choose three of the following.

• if at least 200 people live in an area

• if approximately two thirds of the land is set aside for homes and businesses

• if 100 new residents move to the area in one year

• if the area is more than 10 square miles in size

• If the area is more than three miles from another municipality

What are the subdivisions of Georgia's local government?

• 1. 1. city

  2. 2. town

  3. 3. village

  4. 4. special districts

• 1.city

  2.town

  3.county

  4.special districts

• 1. 1.special districts,

  2.state,

  3.county,

  4.city

• 1. 1.special districts

  2. 2.state

  3. 3.county

  4. 4.nation

Which statement best describes the role of local governments?

• Local governments provide residents with certain services that directly impacts their lives

• Local governments are formed to administer the policies and programs of the state legislature

• Local governments fund a variety of projects outside their particular jurisdiction

• Local governments are allowed to charge unlimited amounts of sales tax

There are over 150 counties in Georgia. The number of cities and towns, though varies over time. Which answer best explains this change?

• New municipalities can be created and other dissolved

• The Georgia Constitution puts a limit on the number of new cities.

• Some municipalities lose population and tax revenue while others gain both

• The Georgia Constitution requires new cities to be created every five years.