The Governor
True or False. The governor determines the constitutionality of laws.
False
Who is second in command to the governor?
The lieutenant governor
Crimes punishable by less than one year are called what?
Misdemeanors
Who is the head of every court in Georgia?
The judge
Any person convicted of a crime in Georgia is entitled to what?
An appeal
What type of crimes can be punishable by death?
How old do you have to be in order to be the governor in Georgia?
30
In a general election are the governor and lieutenant governor elected together or separately?
What court looks over the decisions of other court?
Appellate courts
What do appellate courts NOT have?
How many jurors serve on a felony trial?
12
In both civil and criminal cases the person charged with committing a crime is called what?
The defendant
How long must you have lived in Georgia to be governor?
6 years
How are the qualifications different for the governor or lieutenant governor?
What two courts make up Georgia's judicial branch?
Trial and appellate courts
How are the justices of Georgia's Supreme court chosen?
They are elected by the people
How many justices are on Georgia's Supreme Court?
9
During which step in the criminal justice process does an appellate court review the decision of a lower court?
The appeal
How long is the governor's term?
4 years
How many terms can a lieutenant governor serve?
Unlimited
Who is the government's representative in a criminal case?
The prosecutor
Which court handles wills, marriage licenses, and firearm licenses?
Probate court
Which court does NOT require their judges to be a lawyer?
Probate court
During which step in the criminal justice process does a defendant who has been found guilty find out their fate?
Sentencing
Honoring important individuals is an example of what type of power that the governor has?
An informal power
Who takes over if both the governor and lieutenant governor cannot serve?
Which court is the last resort for someone who has already filed an appeal?
During which step does a grand jury determine if there is enough evidence exists for capital charges to be brought?
Jurisdiction
During which step of the criminal justice process does a defendant enter a plea?
The arraignment