Unit 8 Judicial Branch Milestone Review

Federal judges are appointed by the President of the United States. How are positions in GA state courts typically filled?

• elected by GA voters

• elected by GA's legislature

• appointed by GA's governor

• appointed by GA's Supreme Court

Cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court when they deal with ____.

• wills.

• land disputes.

• child support.

• death penalty.

Which state court has jurisdiction over the settlement of estates, wills, divorces, and marriage licenses?

• magistrate

• probate

• supreme

• juvenille

Which court hears cases involving juveniles?

• magistrate

• Superior

• Supreme

• Juvenile

What are the two types of courts in GA?

• magistrate and Civil

• Civil and Judicial

• Trial and Appelate

• Trial and Probate

A grand jury in GA decides whether or not a _____________.

• due process of law has been followed.

• person accused of a crime is guilty or innocent.

• law, statute, or regulation of state has been violated or broken.

• person accursed of a crime should be charged and stand trial for that crime.

Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case? (has to prove the person is guilty)

• The State

• The Plaintiff

• The Defendant

• The accused

What are the most serious crimes called?

• misdemeanors

• accidents

• felonies

How quickly should you see a judge after you have been arrested?

• 24 hours

• 24-28 hours

• 2 hours

• 48-72 hours

How many jurors serve on a trial?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20