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The two kinds of courts that make up Georgia’s judicial branch are

When facing charges in a trial court, other than a judge, who is the only other person or group that can render a decision?

Courts that look over the decisions of other courts are called

In the state of Georgia, appellate courts have no

Within the state of Georgia, prior to the Supreme Court hearing a case, which court hears it first?

A case in which a group or individual claims that another group or individual has done them wrong is called a(n)

In a civil court case, the individual who brings the lawsuit is called the

In a civil court case, if the defendant is found to be guilty of the accused wrongdoing, he or she may have to

The government’s representative in a criminal case is called the

In criminal law, crimes for which the punishment is less than one year are called

For which type crime might the penalty be death?

Which court has jurisdiction over death penalty cases in Georgia?

Which trial court handles felonies?

Which trial court handles wills and inheritances, and marriage and firearm licenses?

Which type court would FIRST hear an appeal from a probate court?

At which step in the criminal justice process does a defendant who has been found guilty discover his or her fate?

At which step in the criminal justice process does a grand jury determine whether or not enough evidence exists for capital charges to be brought?

Which is a way to settle disputes peacefully, out of court?

Which accurately describes the method of peaceful dispute resolution called negotiation?

Which scenario accurately describes the use of compromise?