SS8CG4 Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state

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Challenge to a lower court’s decision.

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Appeal

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Courts whose responsibility is to review decisions by lower courts.

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Appellate

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Presiding justice of the Supreme Court.

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Chief Justice

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An area under the jurisdiction of the superior court.

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Circuit

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An area under the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals.

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Division

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Branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws.

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Judicial Branch

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Geographic or topical area that a court is responsible for.

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Jurisdiction

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A court whose jurisdiction covers only a specific type of case.

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Limited Jurisdiction

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A court with the power to issue warrants and try minor criminal cases, civil cases for sum of $15,000 or less, and civil disputes.

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Magistrate Court

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Court with the power to rule on wills and estates, traffic violations, violations of game and fish laws, grant marriage and firearms licenses and appoint legal guardians.

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Probate Court