Georgia's Judicial Branch

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret and apply the law to settle conflicts

• To elect government officials

• To make new laws

Which court is the most common in Georgia?

• Supreme Court

• Juvenile Court

• Superior Court

• Magistrate Court

What type of cases do Superior Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over?

• Election disputes

• Civil cases under $15,000

• Divorces, titles to land, equity cases, and felonies

• Misdemeanors

How many appellate courts are there in Georgia?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is a felony?

• A less serious crime like shoplifting

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A serious crime that includes burglary, robbery, selling drugs

• A dispute between two parties over a contract

What is the function of the Court of Appeals?

• To oversee elections

• To hear appeals from lower-level courts

• To issue marriage licenses

• To conduct trials

How many justices are on the Supreme Court of Georgia?

• Twelve

• Nine

• Six

• Five

What types of cases do juvenile courts hear?

• Cases involving youths under 17 years of age

• Civil cases under $15,000

• Election disputes

• Appeals from trial courts

What is the jurisdiction of State Courts in Georgia?

• Felonies

• Misdemeanors

• Capital felonies

• Divorces

What does the Supreme Court of Georgia review?

• Small claims under $15,000

• Cases involving minors

• All criminal cases

• The constitutionality of any law passed by the General Assembly