How are members of the state supreme court chosen?
They are elected by the popular vote (in Georgia)
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How are juvenile judges selected?
They are appointed by superior court judges
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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
A felony is a serious crime that carries a sentence longer than a year.
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Who is considered a juvenile?
Any person under the age of 17.
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Which type of law is punishable by a fine and/or community service and/or prison?
Criminal
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Criminal or civil case? Why? Mr. Jack's tree fell on his neighbor's tree house and smashed it but no person/animal was injured.
Civil, this is an accidental damage to property. Mr. Jack will need to pay for the tree house repair/replacement.
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Less serious crimes such as assault and battery, cruelty to animals, shop lifting, and trespassing are called ___________ and are usually punished with less than 1 year in prison and a fine.
Misdemeanors
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Serious crimes such as arson, murder, and grand theft are called ___________ and are punishable by more than han 1 year in jail. These crimes can lead to the death penalty.
Felonies
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This is the decision of a jury. It is a determination of guilt or innocence.
Verdict
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Appeals court such as the Appellate Court and Supreme Court hear what type of cases?
Cases previous heard and ruled on in another court
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Name the 2 purposes of the Judicial Branch
Interpret laws , Deliver Justice
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In the state of Georgia, a law that does not match the state constitution is declared _____________by the Judicial Branch.
Unconstitutional
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A civil wrong doing against an individual is called a ( not a tart but a )
Tort
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a step in the criminal court pretrial process where the suspect is brought before a superior court judge to hear formal reading of charges and enter a plea.
