Judicial Branch and Juvenile Justice Review

A judge was recently appointed in Georgia. He is the only judge of his type in his county. He will hear cases involving delinquent and unruly offenses and other issues involving minors for a term of four years.

Which Georgia court was the judge appointed to?

• a juvenile court in Georgia

• a probate court in Georgia

• the Court of Appeals of Georgia

• the Supreme Court of Georgia

Why is the state judicial branch's power to interpret Georgia's laws important?

• It makes the lawmaking process quicker and easier.

• It serves as a check on the power of the other branches.

• It allows state courts to amend the state constitution.

• It helps police maintain law and order in the state.

Civil laws are designed to do which of the following?

• make sure that criminals are sent to prison

• B. help settle disputes between private parties

• C. make sure that the government has control of the people

• D. help settle disputes between the government and citizens

Which answer choice correctly describes the difference between criminal and civil law in Georgia?

• A. Criminal law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while civil law is focused on violations of state law.

• B. Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, while criminal law is focused on violations of state law.

• C. Criminal law is focused on resolving disputes between branches of the state government, while civil law is focused on violations of the state constitution.

• D. Civil law is focused on resolving disputes between branches of the state government, while criminal law is focused on violations of the state constitution.

Why are there differences between the juvenile and adult judicial systems?

• A. Juveniles should receive greater punishments than adults.

• B. Juveniles should be rehabilitated to become productive citizens.

• C. Juveniles cannot be found guilty of crimes.

• D. Juveniles cannot be charged as adults.

What is required before a juvenile can be taken into custody in Georgia?

• A. clear evidence that the juvenile committed a crime

• B. sworn testimony indicating the juvenile committed a crime

• C. probable cause that the juvenile committed a crime

• D. a plea of guilt admitting that the juvenile committed a crime

There are certain steps that are taken when a juvenile is taken into custody. Which of the following places those steps in the correct chronological order?

• A. intake, formal hearing, sentencing, detention

• B. formal hearing, sentencing, intake, detention

• C. intake, detention, formal hearing, sentencing

• D. formal hearing, intake, detention, sentencing

Which action by a juvenile would be considered delinquent behavior under Georgia law?

• A. stealing from a store

• B. being out after curfew

• C. disobeying family rules

• D. being truant from school

A criminal offense has been committed in the state of Georgia. The officer assigned to investigate has reasonable grounds to believe that a particular adult suspect is responsible for the crime. Based on your knowledge of the steps in the adult criminal justice system in Georgia, how will the officer initially proceed with regard to the suspect?

• A. The officer will seek to uncover evidence that the suspect has committed the crime because evidence is required before the suspect can be taken into custody.

• B. The officer will present a case against the suspect before a grand jury to determine whether the suspect should be formally charged for the crime and detained.

• C. The officer will take the suspect into custody as an officer only needs reasonable grounds to believe a suspect has committed an offense to detain the suspect.

• D. The officer will request that a superior court judge review the case against the suspect and issue an arrest warrant so that the suspect can taken into custody

Determine whether each of the following is delinquent or unruly behavior.

truancy

• Unruly

• Delinquent