The Judicial Branch

How many jurors are typically used during a trial?

• 7

• 12

• 24

• 6

Which type of court handles appeals?

• appellate court

• juvenile court

• trial court

• state court

What is the dual purpose of the judicial branch? 

• the enforce the law

• to make the law and administer justice

• to interpret the law and administer justice

• to develop the law

Which type of court is being described by the following characteristics?

highest court in Georgia

reviews death penalty cases

• state court

• the Georgia Court of Appeals

• magistrate court

• the Georgia Supreme Court

Who determines innocence or guilt in a juvenile case?

• the intake officer

• the jury

• the judge

• the lawyers

What is one similarity between the juvenile justice system and the adult justice system?

• both have protection of identity

• both have a jury

• both can appeal the case

• both serve prison sentences for adults

If the defendant in a criminal case proclaims that they are guilty, what happens? 

• the case is settled

• due process is removed

• the case goes to trial

• the judge assigns bail

Who determines the verdict during an adult trial?

• the jury

• the judge

• the intake officer

• the lawyers

What is a called when a Jury discusses the evidence of the case? 

• jury indictment

• jury duty

• jury deliberation

• jury selection

In the state of Georgia, juveniles are considered to be anyone under the age of:

• 21

• 15

• 16

• 17