Judicial Branch Review

The Judicial Branch _______ and makes sure that they are applied properly and uphold the state Constitution.

• makes the laws

• executes the laws

• enforces the laws

• interprets the laws

The _______ make up the Judicial Branch of Georgia's government.

• state courts

• executive agencies

• general assembly

• U.S. courts

How are most of Georgia's judges selected?

• They draw names.

• They appointed by the Governor.

• They are elected.

• They are hired by local government.

Which of the following is NOT one of the rights of a juvenile who has been taken into custody?

• The right to not have their names or photogaphs made public.

• The right to have a parent present before they can be questioned.

• The right not to be placed with adult offenders.

• The right to have access to the internet and social media.

Georgia has ___ counties.

Which of the following is the highest ranking court in Georgia?

• Trial Court

• Superior Court

• Supreme Court

• Probate Court

Juveniles who commit these crimes will be tried as an adult.

• Seven Deadly Sins

• Felonies

• Misdemeanors

• Delinquent Acts

What is a delinquent act?

• An action that is a crime for a juvenile, but not for an adult.

• An action that is a crime for both juveniles and adults.

• An action that is past due.

• An action that is only a crime if committed in a school.

What is a unruly act?

• An action that is a crime for a juvenile, but not for an adult.

• An action that is a crime for both juveniles and adults.

• An action that is past due.

• An action that is only a crime if committed in a school.

Which behavior might cause a juvenile to be treated as an adult during the criminal process?

• Committing armed robbery

• Painting graffiti on a building

• Getting into a fight with someone

• Driving faster than the speed limit