GA's Judicial Branch Mini-Review

What are the two important functions of Georgia's judicial branch?

• To create laws and enforce them

• To interpret the laws and administer justice

• To elect officials and manage budgets

• To conduct trials and issue pardons

What is the primary responsibility of appellate courts in Georgia?

• To conduct criminal trials

• To interpret the laws and ensure they are applied fairly

• To manage state finances

• To oversee local governments

Which of the following is NOT an appellate court in Georgia?

• Court of Appeals

• Georgia Supreme Court

• Superior Court

• None of the above

What is the main role of trial courts in Georgia?

• To interpret laws

• To administer justice

• To create laws

• To manage elections

Which court in Georgia has the power of judicial review?

• Georgia's Supreme Court

• Georgia's Court of Appeals

• Georgia's District Court

• Georgia's Municipal Court

What is judicial review?

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The power to create new laws

• The power to enforce laws

• The power to amend the constitution

What type of cases does the Georgia Supreme Court automatically review?

• Death penalty cases

• Civil cases

• Traffic violation cases

• Family law cases

How are judges on Georgia’s Court of Appeals and Georgia’s Supreme Court chosen?

• Statewide, nonpartisan elections

• Local, partisan elections

• Statewide, partisan elections

• Local, nonpartisan elections

Who elects the chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• The members of the court

• The governor

• The state legislature

• The public

Pick the best title for each column in the chart about the roles of the judicial branch in Georgia

• Criminal Justice Procedures
• Administer Justice & Interpret Laws

• Legislative Oversight
• Executive Powers