Unit 3 Test Study Guide

How are GEORGIA Supreme Court Justices selected?

• They are voted on by the Senate only.

• They are selected by the existing justices.

• They are elected by the voters of Georgia.

• They are approved by the House of Representatives.

Pick the best title for each column in the chart about the roles of the judicial branch in Georgia.

• administer justice / interpret the law

• enforce state laws / create new state laws

• create new state laws / administer justice

• interpret the law / enforce state laws

Which court is responsible for reviewing cases from the Georgia Court of Appeals, and has jurisdiction (the power to make legal decisions) over all cases concerning the death penalty?

• Magistrate

• Probate

• State

• Supreme

Ms. George slipped and fell in a puddle of water while walking into a store. Ms. George sued the store in court to pay for her medical bills. Ms. George was awarded enough money to pay for her medical bills. What type of law is this scenario an example of and why?

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

What is the first step in the adult criminal justice process?

• Trial

• Arrest

• Appeal

• Initial Appearance

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

• Trial

• Appeal

• Sentencing

• Initial Appearance

Which of the following is a delinquent act?

• robbing a bank

• violating a curfew

• not attending school

• running away from home

Which of the following is an example of unruly behavior?

• grand theft auto

• armed robbery

• not attending school

• second degree homicide

Which of the following would be the BEST title for the list?

• Rights of an Adult

• Rights for a Felony

• Rights of a Juvenile

• Rights for a Misdemeanor