Judicial Branch (SS8CG4)

After an arrest is made in Georgia, what is the

last step in the pretrial process of an adult

defendant?

• pleading

• arraignment

• preliminary hearing

• grand jury indictment

Civil law primarily deals with which of the

following?

• the legal punishment of criminal offenses

• disputes between individuals or organizations

• abuses of power by government representatives

• the violation of constitutional rights

Which court in Georgia has the authority to

conduct felony trials?

• State Court

• Superior Court

• Supreme Court of Georgia

• Court of Appeals of Georgia

In Georgia, what is the last step in adult criminal

trials?

• cross-examination of witnesses

• jury deliberation and verdict

• closing statements

• sentencing

The MOST important duty of the members of

the General Assembly is to

• remove judges.

• impeach Governors.

• make and amend laws.

• regulate and license insurers.

How does the judicial branch contributes to the government of Georgia?

• It approves the laws and ensures that citizen's rights are protected.

• It makes the laws and advises the governor of their fairness.

• it judges the laws and elects members.

• It interprets the laws and administers justice.

How does Georgia's Constitution provide a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government?

• through judicial reviews

• through executive branch

• through legislative branch

• through separation of powers

If someone were accused of robbing a bank in Georgia, in which court would they initially be tried?

• trial court

• appellate court

• court of appeals

• Georgia Supreme Court

A person is accused of stealing a car from a mall parking lot. In which court will he or she appear for the hearing?

• civil court

• criminal court

• appellate court

• state supreme court

Lawrence was planning a picnic for Saturday. The local news station predicted there would be no rain, but instead Lawrence's plans were ruined by thunderstorms that lasted all day long. Lawrence decides to file suit against the news station.What kind of court will hear Lawrence's case?

• civil court

• criminal court

• maritime court

• meteorological court