Judicial Branch and Juvenile Justice Review

What does a grand jury in Georgia decide?

• Whether there is enough evidence to stand trial

• They decide where the crime was comitted

• They decide who is innocent of guilty

• They decide and set the bail

Which courts are found in each county in Georgia?

• Juvenile courts

• Magistrate and Probate

• Municipal and Magistrate

• Municipal courts, magistrate courts, probate courts, and juvenile courts

How many justices are on the Supreme Court of Georgia, and how long do they serve?

• 6 justices, serve 6 years and are elected every 6 years

• 7 justices, serve for 4 years and are elected every 4 years

• 9 justices, serve for 4 years and are elected every 4 years

• 9 justices, serve for 6 years and are elected every 6 years

According to the system of checks and balances, what powers does the Judicial Branch of the state government NOT have?

• interprets laws and determines if they are constitutional

• determines whether or not elected officials satisfy election requirements.

• may rule executive acts unconstitutional

• is elected by the people

How is a person chosen to serve on the state Supreme Court?

• They are appointed by the Governor

• They are elected by Popular Vote

• They are appointed by the Lt. Governor

• They are appointed by the Speaker of the House

Which types of cases involve civil law?

• violation of laws

• cases involving international law

• disputes between citizens

• violent crimes

The primary function/purpose of the state judicial branch is to:

• interpret the laws of the state

• make the laws for the state

• implement/enforce the laws of the state

• none of the above

Which types of cases involve criminal law?

• Cases involving international law

• Disputes between two or more citizens

• Violations of laws

• All of the above

Which is a method of NOT solving conflicts peacefully?

• Working together to find common ground

• Discussing the issue with hopes of resolving it

• Having a mutual friend talk to both of you together

• Arguing your position without listening to the other persons point of view

Which is not a step in the criminal justice process?

• Jail Time

• Bail

• Commitment Hearing

• Arraignment