The Role of GA's Judicial Branch Quiz

Which Georgia court was the judge appointed to?

• a juvenile court in Georgia

• a probate court in Georgia

• the Court of Appeals of Georgia

• the Supreme Court of Georgia

Which Georgia court was the judge elected to?

• a probate court in Georgia

• a superior court in Georgia

• the Court of Appeals of Georgia

• the Supreme Court of Georgia

If Ben believes that Jason actually did cause the accident, how can he pursue the case from this point?

• Ben could appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court and have the decision overturned.

• Ben could sue Jason in civil court as Jason may still be held civilly liable.

• Ben could demand the state of Georgia pay him the cost of damages from the accident.

• Ben could request that Jason be tried again in criminal court with a new judge.

Which court in Georgia has the authority to conduct felony trials?

• State Court

• Superior Court

• Supreme Court of Georgia

• Court of Appeals of Georgia

Which of the following is NOT a way that the judicial branch of the Georgia state government ensures justice?

• by punishing individuals for endangering the lives of others

• by protecting citizens from government abuse by ruling on the constitutionality of state laws

• by impeaching public officials for violations of state law

In the state of Georgia, how does the selection of juvenile court judges differ from the selection of judges for other state courts?

• Judges are elected to juvenile courts by a vote of the Georgia State Senate.

• Judges are appointed to juvenile courts by members of a superior court.

• Judges are appointed to juvenile courts by the governor of the state.

Civil law cases differ from criminal law cases in that

• violations of criminal law are punished only by fines.

• court decisions in civil law cases cannot be appealed.

• violations of civil law are only heard by the state supreme court.

• violations of civil law do not result in jail time.

Civil law primarily deals with which of the following?

• the violation of constitutional rights

• the legal punishment of criminal offenses

• disputes between individuals or organizations

• abuses of power by government representatives

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Govenors Cabinet

Timothy is facing trial for a violation of civil law. As such, what is a potential punishment Timothy may face if the court rules against him?

• Timothy may be required to compensate the plaintiff.

• Timothy may be given a sentence of probation.

• Timothy may be imprisoned for a specified period of time.

• Timothy may be subject to capital punishment.