Unit 3 Quiz Study Guide

Which Georgia court is most directly involved in determining if laws are constitutional?

• Supreme Court

• Magistrate Court

• Probate Court

• Superior Court

Pick the best title for the first column

• Civil Rights
• Law Enforcement
• Legal Procedures
• Administering Justice

Pick the best title for the second column.

• Court Appeals and Reviews
• Judicial Procedures and Protocols
• Legal Definitions and Terms
• Interpreting the Law

How are Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court judges selected?

• They are elected by the voters of Georgia

• They are selected by the existing Justices

• They are approved by the House of Representatives.

• They are voted on by the Senate only

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?

• A criminal case involves breaking the law, while a civil case deals with disagreements between individuals.

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  A civil case has the potential for a prison sentence, while a criminal case only involves the relationships between individuals.

• A criminal case will only involve repayment of damages, while a civil case involves prison time as punishment.

• A civil case will always have an appeal to a higher court, while appeals in a criminal case are up to the prosecutor.

What role does “judicial review” play in relation to the other branches of government?

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  It is a way to make the lawmaking process more efficient.

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  It is a way to help police enforce the laws passed by the legislature..

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  It is the means for the executive branch to control the legislative branch.

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  It is part of our system of checks and balances.

What is the last OPTIONAL step in the adult criminal justice process?

• Arrest

• Trial

• Appeal

• Sentencing

What special power allows courts to check other branches of government? (checks and balances)

• Executive oversight
• Constitutional amendment
• Judicial review
• Legislative approval

Use the scenario to answer the question. Mr. Beitzel went shopping at his local grocery store. While there, the store owner accused Mr. Beitzel of stealing an expensive steak. But Mr. Beitzel had not stolen anything. There was an argument eventually turned violent and the store owner punched Mr. Beitzel in the face repeatedly, breaking his nose and jaw. The store owner was arrested by the police for assaulting Mr. Beitzel. What type of law is this scenario an example of and why?

• This is an example of a criminal law because the store owner committed a crime against an individual.

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  This is an example of civil law because it is a dispute between an individual and a business.

• This is an example of a civil law because the store owner committed a crime against an individual.

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  This is an example of civil law because it is a dispute between an individual and a business.

Which person meets the qualifications to vote in Georgia?

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  an immigrant to Georgia who became a citizen six months prior to the election

• a citizen of Georgia who is declared mentally incompetent by a court

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  a convicted felon who is currently incarcerated in a Georgia prison

• a non-US citizen who resides in Georgia and recently turned eighteen years old