Georgia's Judicial Branch, Criminal & Juvenile Justice

All of the following are duties of the judicial branch EXCEPT

• interpret the state constitution

• protect the legal rights of citizens

• interpret state laws

• create state laws

A crime committed by a juvenile that would not be a crime for an adult is called

• a felony

• a misdemeanor

• an delinquent act

• an unruly act

Which of these has the authority to punish people for crimes against society?

• courts of law

• family members

• community members

• fellow citizens

One of the most important duties of a grand jury is to

• set bail

• indict a defendant

• deliver a verdict

• sentence a criminal

Texting while driving, jaywalking, littering and seatbelt violations are all examples of

• petty crimes

• felonies

• misdemeanors

• unruly acts

In the state level the DA or district attorney serves the role of ___ in the courtroom?

• plaintiff

• prosecution

• defendant

• judge

Which step of the criminal justice process immediately follows the trial?

• arraignment

• indictment

• bail

• sentencing

A police officer has an arrest warrant for a suspect. Which action must occur at the time of the arrest?

• The judge sets bail.

• The suspect is indicted.

• The suspect is read and advised of their rights

• the judge assigns a DA to the case

Which court would you most likely have to report to for a super-speeder traffic citation

• probate court

• magistrate court

• juvenile court

• superior court

Which statement is TRUE?

• Criminal cases often involve people suing each other.

• In some cases juveniles can be held with adults in criminal cases.

• An individual who commits a crime can also have a civil case

• An individual who commits a crime can never be sued