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The Judicial Branch Part 1. Today’s Agenda. Open: ~ Student-Created Prezi Work ~ Interactive PowerPoint Notes Session: ~ “Name That Crime” Close: ~ BrainPop. Standard.
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Today’s Agenda Open: ~ Student-Created Prezi Work ~ Interactive PowerPoint Notes Session: ~ “Name That Crime” Close: ~ BrainPop
Standard SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. Element • Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected. • Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
Essential Question What is the structure of the judicial branch of Georgia government? What is the difference between a criminal law and a civil law?
Student-Created Prezi SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. • Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected. What is the structure of the judicial branch of Georgia government?
What is a law? Why do we have laws? What would our society be like without laws?
Two Types of Laws Criminal Laws Created to protect society from wrong-doers. Crimes are serious offenses that are punishable with fines, community service, prison, and sometimes even death (death penalty).
Two Types of Laws Civil laws Created to deal with relationships amongst individuals. Involves compensation from one person to another based on an injury or wrong doing. A civil wrong done against a person is called a tort.
A person can be charged with both criminal and civil wrong doing for the same action. A person can be found not guilty of murder in a criminal case. However, they can be found guilty of wrongful death and ordered to pay compensation in a civil trial.
Name That Crime Criminal or Civil? Why? Arson Divorce Mr. Jones’ tree falls on Mr. White’s house Kidnapping Failure to pay income tax Noisy dog Car theft Drug dealing Violation of a business contract Murder
Court System Record at least 2 facts in your Video Log http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/courtsystem/preview.weml