Unit 12 Study Guide Review 1

How are virtually all judges in Georgia selected including Supreme Court justices?

• Nonpartisan elections
• Appointment by the President
• Direct appointment by the Governor
• Selection by a committee of legal scholars

Select all examples of how courts administer justice.

• Courts administer justice by consulting a magic eight ball.
• Making people pay parking citations

• Courts administer justice by flipping a coin.
• Sentence someone to life in jail for a murder

The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional is...

• an example of how a court interprets the laws

• an example of Executive review

• an example of Legislative review

• an example of Administrative review

Which appellate court (redo court) is the highest in Georgia and hears all appeals concerning death penalty cases?

• Georgia Court of Corrections

• Georgia Superior Court
• Georgia State Court
• Georgia Supreme Court

Which type of court solves disputes between people?

• Criminal court
• Traffic court
• Family court
• Civil court

Which type of court handles cases concerning a law being broken?

• Family court
• Civil court
• Criminal court
• Traffic court

List the four basic steps in the criminal justice system in order.

• Sentencing, Investigation, Arrest, Trial
• Arrest, Initial Appearance, Trial, Sentencing

• Arrest, Trial, Sentencing, Appeal
• Investigation, Trial, Sentencing, Release

List the five basic steps of the Juvenile Justice system in order?

• arrest, trial, sentencing, probation, release
• intake, informal adjustment/detention, petition, adjudication, disposition

• intake, trial, adjudication, disposition, aftercare
• intake, detention, adjudication, disposition, aftercare

Select all examples of an unruly act

• Whispering quietly
• Running away

• Possession of Alcohol

• Truancy (skipping school)

Select all the rights of a juvenile in GA

• to keep their identity private

• to have a parent or guardian present

• to have a hearing before a judge

• to have a hearing before a jury