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`SS8CG4`Georgia Judicial Branch

Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

Appears in: Social Studies, Grade 8

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Expectations

SS8CG4.a
Describe the ways that judges are selected in Georgia.
SS8CG4.b
Analyze the dual purpose of the judicial branch: to interpret the laws of Georgia and administer justice in our legal system.
SS8CG4.c
Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
SS8CG4.d
Explain the steps in the adult criminal justice system beginning with arrest.

Georgia Milestones coverage

Social Studies Grade 8 (EOG) · Government/Civics
Government/Civics
about 20% of the test · 9 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.