GA Govt - Vocab Preview #2

What is the governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

Who is the head of the state's executive branch responsible for overseeing the office of the executive branch?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

What is the second highest office of the executive branch that presides over the Georgia senate and takes on the role of the governor if the governor leaves the state?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

• State Treasurer

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Administrative Branch

What is the court responsible for reviewing decisions made in civil or criminal cases, determining the constitutionality of laws, changes to elections, and death sentences?

• Supreme Court

• Appeals Court

• District Court

• Lower Federal Court

Which court reviews civil and criminal cases that have been previously heard by trial courts?

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Family Court

What deals with laws created to deal with relationships amongst individuals?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Administrative Law

• Constitutional Law

What deals with laws that are created to protect society from wrong-doers?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Administrative Law

• Corporate Law

What is a group of citizens that look over evidence to determine if a suspect should be charged with a crime?

• Grand Jury

• Petit Jury

• Defense Committee

• Judicial Panel

What is an act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law?

• Delinquent Act

• Criminal Act

• Illegal Act

• Youth Offense