1. Judicial Branch
Not Guilty!!!

2. Supreme Court Highest ranking court in the GA
Seven justices are elected to 6 year terms
Appellate Court- only review cases on appeal from lower-ranking courts
Elected by popular vote
Reviews all cases involving death penalty
Final authority in law at the state level
Chief Justice selected by other justices

3. Court of Appeals
12 judges serve, elected to 6 year terms
Only hears appeals from lower courts

4. Trial Courts
Hear original cases, criminal and civil cases between private parties

5. Due Process of Law
No state can deprive any citizen of life, liberty, or property
Person arrested for a crime have the right to a lawyer present during questioning
Given a speedy trial before judge and jury
Outlined in the Constitution

6. Criminal vs. Civil Criminal cases involve violations of the law
Civil cases are disputes between two or more people