Interim Review #1

What are the two main divisions of the adult criminal justice system?

• Civil and Criminal Law

• Federal and State Law

• Felonies and Misdemeanors

• Criminal and Administrative Law

What is the minimum sentence for a felony?

• No less than 6 months

• No less than 1 year

• No less than 2 years

• No less than 5 years

Which court hears all felony trials?

• Magistrate Court

• District Court

• Superior Court

• Civil Court

What is the purpose of the preliminary hearing?

• To formally read the charges

• To determine if there is probable cause for the crime

• To assign the case to a judge

• To issue an indictment

What is an arraignment?

• The initial appearance before a judge

• The formal reading of the charges against the suspect

• A plea bargain negotiation

• A sentencing hearing

What does a grand jury do?

• Assigns a case to a judge

• Examines evidence to determine if charges should be filed

• Conducts a trial by jury

• Issues a sentence

What can a suspect do if they plead guilty?

• They must go to trial

• The case will be dropped

• The judge will sentence them without going to trial

• They can request a plea bargain

What is the highest court in Georgia?

• Court of Appeals

• Superior Court

• Georgia Supreme Court

• Municipal Court

What power does the Georgia Supreme Court have that no other Georgia court possesses?

• Conducting trials for civil disputes

• Resolving constitutional challenges to laws

• Appointing justices

• Enforcing laws

How long is the term for a justice on the Georgia Supreme Court?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• Life