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Analyze the Judicial Branch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many justices serve on the Georgia state supreme court? | 9 |
| A grand jury in Georgia decides whether or not a | person accused of a crime should be charged and stand trial for that crime. |
| Cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court when they deal with | The death penalty |
| Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case? | Defendant |
| Who has the burden of proof in a civil case? | Plaintiff |
| Which is NOT a criminal charge? | Divorce |
| What are the most serious crimes called? | Felonies |
| Which is NOT a method of solving conflicts peacefully? | Compromise |
| Which piece of advice is least effective when disagreeing diplomatically? | Be firm in your convictions |
| The main governing authority in almost all of Georgia's counties is the | Board of commissioners |
| Which official is elected rather than appointed? | Commissioner |
| Which term describes a city with its own government? | Municipality |
| Which is the most common type of city government in Georgia? | Mayor Council |
| What is the main goal of special purpose governments? | To provide for the public welfare |
| A juvenile in Georgia is one who is under the age of | 17 |
| Juveniles in Georgia are NOT guaranteed the right to | Post bail |
| The first step when a juvenile is taken into custody is | An intake investigation |
| What are Georgia's "Seven Deadly Sins"? | Crimes committed by juveniles that results in the courts treating the juveniles as adults |
| Which is considered one of Georgia's "Seven Deadly Sins" when committed by a 16-year-old? | Murder |
| Which protection does NOT apply to juveniles in Georgia's courts? | The right to a trial before a jury of peers. |