Understanding Georgia's Judicial System

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch in Georgia?

• To elect judicial officials

• To create new laws

• To interpret and apply the law

• To enforce the laws

Which court is considered the most common trial court in Georgia?

• Superior Court

• Magistrate Court

• State Court

• Juvenile Court

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

• Small claims

• Misdemeanors

• Divorces and felonies

• Election disputes

What distinguishes a misdemeanor from a felony in Georgia?

• Misdemeanors are less serious

• Felonies can only be tried in federal courts

• Felonies involve financial disputes

• Misdemeanors are more serious

Which court handles cases involving youths under 17 years of age?

• Juvenile Court

• Superior Court

• Magistrate Court

• Probate Court

What is the role of Probate Courts in Georgia?

• Reviewing small claims

• Overseeing election processes and administering wills

• Hearing appeals from trial courts

• Handling traffic violations

What is the maximum claim amount for cases in Magistrate Court?

• $5,000

• $10,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

How do appellate courts in Georgia function?

• They issue marriage licenses

• They enforce laws

• They review decisions from lower courts

• They conduct trials

Who elects the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia?

• The Governor

• The General Assembly

• The citizens of Georgia

• Peers among the justices

What types of cases can the Supreme Court of Georgia review?

• Only criminal cases

• Cases involving traffic violations

• Cases involving the constitutionality of laws

• Only civil cases