SS8CG4 GMAS PREP

 How long is the term of a member of the Georgia state supreme court?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years 

How are members of the state supreme court chosen?

• They are appointed by the governor. 
•  They are elected by magistrates. 
• They are appointed by the legislature.
•  They are elected by popular vote

 How are juvenile judges selected?

• They are elected by votes. 
• They are appointed by the governor. 
• They are appointed by superior court judges.

How are most judges in Georgia selected?

• Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes. 
• Through appointments by the governor.
• Trial judges are elected, appellate are appointed. 

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

• A less severe punishment that lasts a year. 
• A serious crime whose sentence lasts a year. 
• A felony is a serious crime that carries a sentence longer than a year. 

After the Supreme Court in Georgia, which court is the second most important?

• Superior Court
• The Court of Appeals
• Trial Cases

Juvenile courts deal with students and children under the age of 

• 21
• 16
• 17

Which type of law is punishable by a fine, community service and prison

• Civil 
• Criminal

Criminal or Civil? 
Mr. Kee's tree fell on his neighbor's house

• civil
• criminal

Civil or criminal?
Divorce

• civil 
• criminal