Judicial Branch in Georgia

What is the structure of Georgia's Judicial Branch?

• District Courts, Circuit Courts, Municipal Courts

• Federal Courts, State Courts, County Courts

• Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts

• Family Courts, Probate Courts, Juvenile Courts

Name one type of court in Georgia.

• County Court of Georgia

• State Court of Georgia

• District Court of Georgia

• Supreme Court of Georgia

What are the powers of Georgia courts?

• Georgia courts have the power to issue marriage licenses

• Georgia courts have the power to grant pardons

• Georgia courts have the power to regulate the stock market

• Georgia courts have the power to interpret and apply the law, hear and decide cases, enforce judgments, issue warrants, and impose penalties for contempt of court.

What are the limitations of Georgia courts?

• Unlimited jurisdiction, lack of jury trials in all cases, and unlimited access to legal aid for low-income individuals.

• Limited jurisdiction, lack of jury trials in some cases, and limited access to legal aid for low-income individuals.

• Unlimited jurisdiction, presence of jury trials in some cases, and unlimited access to legal aid for all individuals.

• Limited jurisdiction, presence of jury trials in all cases, and limited access to legal aid for high-income individuals.

How many levels are there in Georgia's Judicial Branch?

• 7

• 5

• 10

• 3

Which court in Georgia handles cases involving the death penalty?

• Georgia District Court

• Georgia Supreme Court

• Georgia Superior Court

• Georgia Court of Appeals

What is the highest court in Georgia?

• Georgia Court of Appeals

• Georgia Superior Court

• Georgia State Court

• Supreme Court of Georgia

What is the role of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• The role of the Georgia Supreme Court is to interpret and apply the laws of Georgia, review decisions made by lower courts, and provide final judgments on legal matters.

• The role of the Georgia Supreme Court is to create new laws for Georgia.

• The role of the Georgia Supreme Court is to enforce the laws of Georgia.

• The role of the Georgia Supreme Court is to oversee the executive branch of Georgia government.

What is the role of the Georgia Court of Appeals?

• The role of the Georgia Court of Appeals is to review decisions made by lower courts and hear appeals on various legal issues.

• The role of the Georgia Court of Appeals is to oversee the appointment of judges in lower courts.

• The role of the Georgia Court of Appeals is to enforce laws and regulations in the state.

• The role of the Georgia Court of Appeals is to make final decisions on all legal cases in the state.

What is the difference between trial courts and appellate courts in Georgia?

• Trial courts and appellate courts have the same jurisdiction in Georgia.

• Appellate courts are the courts of original jurisdiction in Georgia.

• Trial courts are the courts of original jurisdiction where cases are first heard and decided. Appellate courts are the courts of higher jurisdiction where cases are reviewed on appeal from the trial courts.

• Trial courts only hear criminal cases while appellate courts only hear civil cases in Georgia.