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When each branch has distinct powers that cannot be taken away by the others this is known as

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

• Veto Power

• Strong City Council

Which is NOT a department of the Executive branch?

• Department of Education

• Department of Public Safety

• Department of Judicial Review 

• Department of Transportation

When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________. 

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

• Balancing the Budget

Who is head of the executive branch of the state government?

• Congress

• President

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

True or False? The Senate and House of Representatives make up the judicial branch.

• True

• False

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

• 2

• 4

• 6

What types of cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court?

• cases dealing with the death penalty 

• cases dealing with wills 

• cases dealing with land titles

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

Juvenile courts deal with students and children under the age of 

• 21

• 17

• 16

Serena and Jasmine are both lawyers.

Serena’s clients come to her when they need a divorce.

Jasmine’s clients come to her when they’ve been caught doing serious crimes, like robbery or driving under the influence.

Which statement is true about Serena and Jasmine?

• Serena and Jasmine both handle criminal law cases.

• Serena and Jasmine both handle civil law cases.

• Serena handles criminal law cases, and Jasmine handles civil law cases.

• Serena handles civil law cases, and Jasmine handles criminal law cases.