Georgia's Government

What is the highest court in Georgia that checks the constitutionality of laws passed by the legislative branch and is responsible for administering justice in our legal system?

• The Supreme Court of Georgia

• The Court of Appeals of Georgia

• The Juvenile Court of Georgia

• The Superior Court of Georgia

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. Which statement is true about Serena and Jasmine?

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

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

• Serena and Jasmine both handle civil law cases.

• Serena and Jasmine both handle criminal law cases.

The part of Georgia's government that makes laws is the _______________.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

Where would you find this statement in Georgia’s Constitution?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

Which right do all juveniles have when taken into custody?

• the right to be judged as an adult

• the right to have a jury of juvenile peers

• the right to a lesser sentence than an adult

• the right to a fair trial

MARTA and local school systems are examples of

• Special Purpose Districts

• County Governments

• 
  State Governments

• City Governments

Citizens reported a pot hole on I-75, the ___ department is responsible for fixing the pot hole.

• Department of Economic Development

• Department of Natural Resources

• Department of Public Safety

• Department of Transportation

Place the steps in order.

• 1,4,3,2

• 4,3,1,2

• 4,1,3,2

• 2,3,4,1