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