Question 1

In Georgia’s government, how are most judges selected?

Accepted Answer

they are elected

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they are chosen by the governor

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they are hired by the General Assembly

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they are chosen by the Presidident

Question 2

What are the two main roles of the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws and administer justice

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to enforce laws

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to carry out laws and administer programs

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to create laws and administer justice

Question 3

Which type of court(s) reviews civil and criminal cases heard previously in by trial courts?

Accepted Answer

appellate courts

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probate courts

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magistrate courts

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trial courts

Question 4

Which type of court can determine whether a law is unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

State Court

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Court of Appeals

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Trial Court

Question 5

All death penalty cases are reviewed by which court?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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Trial courts

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Superior Court

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State Court

Question 6

Which type of law deals with actions that harm people and society?

Accepted Answer

criminal law

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industrial law

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corporate law

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civil law

Question 7

Which type of law deals with private disputes

Accepted Answer

civil law

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private law

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criminal law

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international law

Question 8

Match: murder

Accepted Answer

criminal

Answer

civil

Question 9

Matching: Property ownership dispute

Accepted Answer

civil

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criminal

Question 10

Matching: divorce

Accepted Answer

civil

Answer

criminal

Question 11

Matching: DUI

Accepted Answer

criminal

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civil

Question 12

Matching: personal injury (like a fall or car accident)

Accepted Answer

civil

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criminal

Question 13

What is the first step in the trial phase of a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

jury selection

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sentencing

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witness testimony

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appeal

Question 14

What happens after a jury delivers a "guilty" verdict?

Accepted Answer

sentencing

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indictment

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presentation of evidence

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jury selection

Question 15

What happens AFTER sentencing?

Accepted Answer

appeal

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verdict

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jury selection

Answer

presentation of evidence

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