SS8CG4 Review

 How long is the term of a member of the Georgia state supreme court?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years 

 What types of cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court?

• cases dealing with the death penalty 
•  cases dealing with wills 
• cases dealing with land titles

How are members of the state supreme court chosen?

• They are appointed by the governor. 
•  They are elected by magistrates. 
• They are appointed by the legislature.
•  They are elected by popular vote

 How are juvenile judges selected?

• They are elected by votes. 
• They are appointed by the governor. 
• They are appointed by superior court judges.

How are most judges in Georgia selected?

• Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes. 
• Through appointments by the governor.
• Trial judges are elected, appellate are appointed. 

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

• A less severe punishment that lasts a year. 
• A serious crime whose sentence lasts a year. 
• A felony is a serious crime that carries a sentence longer than a year. 

What type of court does the Supreme Court fall under?

• Appellate
• Trial 
• Magistrate 

Which of the following types of cases are automatically reviewed by the Supreme Court?

• Cases involving criminal cases. 
• Cases involving land titles.
• Cases involving wills. 
• Cases involving the death penalty.

After the Supreme Court in Georgia, which court is the second most important?

• Superior Court
• The Court of Appeals
• Trial Cases

The first African American female chief justice in the U.S. was named?

• Clarence Thomas
• Thurgood Marshall
• Leah Sears