GA Govt - Vocab Preview #2

Front

What is the governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Who is the head of the state's executive branch responsible for overseeing the office of the executive branch?

Back

Governor

Front

What is the second highest office of the executive branch that presides over the Georgia senate and takes on the role of the governor if the governor leaves the state?

Back

Lieutenant Governor

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

What is the court responsible for reviewing decisions made in civil or criminal cases, determining the constitutionality of laws, changes to elections, and death sentences?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Which court reviews civil and criminal cases that have been previously heard by trial courts?

Back

Court of Appeals

Front

What deals with laws created to deal with relationships amongst individuals?

Back

Civil Law

Front

What deals with laws that are created to protect society from wrong-doers?

Back

Criminal Law

Front

What is a group of citizens that look over evidence to determine if a suspect should be charged with a crime?

Back

Grand Jury

Front

What is an act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law?

Back

Delinquent Act