Formative-Georgia Supreme Court

What is the primary function of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• To appoint judges to lower courts

• To resolve constitutional challenges to state laws

• To oversee local police departments

• To manage the state's budget

Who elects the justices of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• The Georgia General Assembly

• The Governor of Georgia

• Georgia voters

• The U.S. President

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• Reviewing death penalty cases

• Resolving election result challenges

• Appointing state prosecutors

• Striking down unconstitutional laws

What type of cases does the Georgia Supreme Court primarily handle?

• Traffic violations

• Civil disputes under $10,000

• Constitutional and election law cases

• Small claims

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• Enforcing state laws

• Interpreting the state constitution

• Creating new laws

• Managing state finances

What is one way the Georgia Supreme Court differs from the U.S. Supreme Court?

• It has more justices
  

• Its justices are elected, not appointed
  

• It only handles criminal cases
  

• It has no term limits for justices