Judicial Branch - AKS 46cd

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the structure of the Georgia Constitution?

• Preamble

• Declaration

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

When the Georgia General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto, the governor challenged the new law in court, arguing it violated the state constitution. Which role of the judicial branch is demonstrated in this situation?

• Carrying out justice in criminal trials

• Prosecuting those accused of crimes

• Settling disagreements in civil lawsuits

• Reviewing laws to check constitutionality

Multiple Choice

The Georgia General Assembly passed a bill that the governor did not support. How could the governor show his or her disapproval of the measure? How will the governor's action impact the legislative process?

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  The governor could refuse to sign the bill, which could still be passed if the people of Georgia voted for it in a referendum.

• The governor could veto the bill, which could still be overridden by the General Assembly with a two-thirds vote.

• The governor could veto the bill, which would ban the General Assembly from addressing the same topic until the next election.

• The governor could refuse to sign the bill, which would send the measure to a conference committee to be amended.

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes an example of civil law?

• Laws that are created to protect society from wrong-doers.

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  Laws created to deal with relationships between individuals.

• Offenses that are punishable with fines or community service.

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  Violations that can result in a prison sentence or death penalty.

Multiple Choice

Timothy is facing trial in a civil suit in Georgia. What is a potential punishment Timothy may face if the court rules against him?

• He may be imprisoned for a specified period of time.

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  He may be required to pay for damage he caused.

• He may be given a sentence of probation.

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  He may be banished from the state.

Multiple Choice

How does a civil case differ from a criminal case? 

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  In a civil case, the state of Georgia prosecutes an individual for breaking a law.

• In a criminal case, a person may not be sentenced to any jail time.

•  In a civil case, a person may sue another person for money.  

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  In a criminal case, the state of Georgia sues individuals for the money it costs to investigate the case.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an "arrest"?

• A person is issued a fine for a minor infraction.

• A person is taken into custody because there is enough evidence they have committed a serious crime.

• A person is asked to testify as a witness in court.

• A person is warned by police but not detained.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes plea bargaining?

• The suspect pleads guilty and the case proceeds to trial where they are found guilty.

• The suspect pleads not guilty and receives a reduced sentence so they can see their families.

• The suspect admits guilt to a lesser offense and, if the prosecutor agrees, the case does not go to trial.

• The suspect pleads guilty and automatically receives the maximum sentence.

Multiple Choice

Read the scenario and answer the question.

Ben was in a minor car accident. Another driver hit the back of Ben's car at a stop light and quickly drove away. Later, Jason, who lived near the scene of the accident and had a similar car to the one that hit Ben, was arrested and charged with causing the accident and leaving the scene. At the criminal trial, Jason pleaded not guilty and the prosecution did not provide enough evidence to convict him of the crime. The judge found Jason not guilty and he was acquitted. Ben is unsatisfied with the results of the trial.

If Ben believes that Jason actually did cause the accident, how can he pursue the case from this point?

• Ben could demand the state of Georgia pay him the cost of damages from the accident.

• Ben could appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court and have the decision overturned.

• Ben could request that Jason be tried again in criminal court with a new judge.

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  Ben could sue Jason in civil court as Jason may still be held civilly liable.