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The Judicial Branch
Test Description: These questions originate from standard SS8CG4.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The authority to review decisions of lower courts is called;
A
appellate jurisdiction
B
concurrent jurisdiction
C
original juisdiction
D
exclusive jurisdiction
2) While Barney was driving home from work, he accidentally ran over the local minister's fence. The minister now wants to sue Barney for damages, so Barney is now subject to;
A
community service
B
monetary fines
C
civil prosecution
D
criminal prosecution
3) How are Georgia Supreme Court justices selected?
A
They are elected by statewide elections.
B
They are elected by county wide elections.
C
They are appointed by superior court judges.
D
They are appointed by the chief justice.
4) Which of these cases would be heard in a civil court?
A
a case involving the vandalism of public property
B
a case of unlawful entry onto the property of another person
C
a case involving a pedestrian suing a motorist for negligence
D
a case of theft involving property under $400
5) The Georgia Supreme Court;
A
can take as much time as it needs to reach a decision
B
allows all citizens to bring cases before it
C
does not try cases that could result in the death penalty
D
only hears a case after it has been heard by a lower court
6) Criminal law is BEST described as laws that;
A
governs the relationships between citizens individuals and codifies their rights
B
defines what constitutes a crime and provides for punishing those who commit crimes.
C
come straight from monarchs
D
only affect those in prison
7) If you were pulled over for speeding on Interstate 85, you would most likely have to appear in;
A
U.S. Appellate Court
B
U.S. District Court
C
Local Criminal Court
D
State Supreme Court
8) If you sue someone for refusing to pay for your mailbox when they accidently knocked it down with a car, what would your action be called?
A
an act of civil disobedience
B
filing a civil law suit
C
addressing public safety
D
using the criminal code
9) Barney leaves a bar at 2am and gets arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He will first be subject to;
A
community service
B
mandatory sentencing
C
criminal prosecution
D
civil prosecution
10) The highest TRIAL court in the state of Georgia is;
A
Court of Appeals
B
Superior Court
C
Supreme Court
D
State Court
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