Georgia Legal System and Juvenile Justice Assessment

What is the primary method of selecting judges for the Georgia Court of Appeals?

• Direct appointment by the Governor

• Popular election by citizens

• Nomination by the State Bar

• Legislative appointment

Which statement best describes the dual purpose of Georgia's judicial branch?

• To create and enforce laws

• To interpret laws and administer justice

• To collect taxes and manage budgets

• To represent citizens in court cases

In civil law cases, what is typically at stake?

• Prison sentences

• Criminal penalties

• Monetary damages or property disputes

• Community service requirements

What is the first step in the adult criminal justice system after an arrest?

• Trial

• Booking and initial appearance

• Sentencing

• Appeal process

Which of the following is considered delinquent behavior rather than unruly behavior?

• Running away from home

• Skipping school

• Committing theft

• Being beyond parental control

What right are juveniles NOT guaranteed in the justice system?

• Right to legal representation

• Right to a jury trial

• Right to remain silent

• Right to parental notification

After a juvenile is taken into custody, what typically happens next?

• Immediate release to parents

• Detention hearing within 72 hours

• Direct placement in juvenile detention

• Adult court transfer

What distinguishes the Georgia Supreme Court from the Court of Appeals?

• Length of judicial terms

• Method of selecting judges

• Types of cases heard

• Number of judges serving

In criminal law cases, what must the prosecution prove?

• Civil liability

• Monetary damages

• Guilt beyond reasonable doubt

• Probable cause only

What is a key difference between unruly and delinquent behaviors?

• Unruly behaviors would be crimes if committed by adults

• Delinquent behaviors are only applicable to juveniles

• Delinquent behaviors would be crimes if committed by adults

• There is no legal difference between the two