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The judicial branch

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Federal judges are appointed by the president of the united states . How are positions in Georgia's state courts filled? Elected by Georgia's voters.
A grand jury decides whether or not a? person accused of a crime should be charged and stand trial for that crime
county board of education airport authority port authority These are examples of what type of government ? special-purpose
What are delinquent juveniles ? They are citizens who are under seventeen years of age and commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults
Which is considered one of Georgia's "Seven Deadly Sins" when committed by a 16- year-old ? murder
what is a municipality ? city with its own government
Which protection does NOT apply to juveniles in Georgia's courts ? the right to a trial before a jury of peers
Which term describes a city with its own government ? Municipality
How many justices serve on the Georgia state supreme court ? nine
What are Georgia's "Seven Deadly Sins" ? crimes that are committed by juveniles that result in courts by treating the juveniles as adults
What is the purpose of the GA's Constitution ? To ensure freedom, liberty, justice, peace, and happiness to all citizens of Georgia
Which county official is elected rather than appointed ? Commissioner
What is the first step when a juvenile is taken into custody ? an intake investigation
What is a special-purpose district created for ? single jobs or single groups of task
Juveniles in Georgia are NOT guaranteed the right to ? post bail
Which is NOT a good method to solve a conflict with a friend ? being confrontational
Which is NOT a method of solving conflicts peacefully ? war
A juvenile in Georgia is one who is under the age of 17
Which is NOT a criminal case ? Divorce
Who has the burden of proof in a civil case ? plaintiff
who has the burden of proof in a criminal case ? Defendant
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