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Which best describes State Court

• Deals with civil law, traffic, and limited jurisdiction

• Deals with offenders under 17 years old

• Deals with wills and have exclusive jurisdiction

• Has 3 judges and appellate jurisdiction: judges serve for 6 years

Which best describes an Appeals Court...

• Deals with civil law, traffic, and limited jurisdiction

• Deals with wills and have exclusive jurisdiction

• Deals with offenders under 17 years old

• Has 3 judges and appellate jurisdiction: judges serve for 6 years

Which best describes Probate Court...

• Deals with civil law, traffic, and limited jurisdiction

• Highest state court, has 7 justices : original and appellate jurisdiction

• Deals with wills and have exclusive jurisdiction

• Has 3 judges and appellate jurisdiction: judges serve for 6 years

How does Georgia's Constitution provide a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government?

• through judicial reviews

• through executive branch

• through legislative branch

• through separation of powers

The MOST important duty of the members of

the General Assembly is to

• remove judges.

• impeach Governors.

• make and amend laws.

• regulate and license insurers.

Which of the following acts as the legislature for a local government?

• Mayor

• City Council

• City Manager

• County Sheriff

Who is responsible for running daily city operations in a strong-mayor type of city government?

• Mayor

• City Manager

• City Council

• City Secretary

Which best describes the role of the Georgia State Senate?

• A) Initiates revenue bills

• B) Confirms appointments made by the Governor

• C) Oversees the state budget

• D) Manages state education policies

What is the primary function of the Georgia House of Representatives?

• A) Confirms judicial appointments

• B) Initiates impeachment proceedings

• C) Oversees state transportation

• D) Manages public health policies

Which court in Georgia handles cases involving juveniles?

• A) State Court

• B) Probate Court

• C) Juvenile Court

• D) Superior Court