Understanding the Judicial Branch

Which of the following is NOT a task of a judge?

• Interpreting laws

• Applying laws

• Creating laws

• Hearing evidence

What is the role of the Judicial Council of Georgia?

• To create new laws

• To oversee court proceedings in Georgia

• To represent clients in court

• To provide legal education

In which type of court does a case typically begin?

• Appellate Court

• Trial Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

What does the term "Superior Court" refer to?

• A court that handles minor disputes

• A court that handles serious criminal and civil cases

• A court that only deals with family matters

• A court that handles traffic violations

What type of court is responsible for minor civil disputes in Georgia?

• Magistrate

• Superior

• Juvenile

• State

What type of court can a case go to after an appeal?

• Trial court

• Appellate court

• District court

• Family court

Which court is NOT an appellate court?

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• None of the above

What is the role of an appellate court?

• To conduct trials

• To review decisions from trial courts

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

What is the highest appellate court?

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Circuit Court

The judicial branch of Georgia’s state government is headed by judges who have a two-part job. What are the two jobs? (CHOOSE TWO):

• to make sure that all of the laws passed in Georgia are constitutional.

• to make all of the laws they want without anyone to tell them no.

• to deal with people who choose not to follow laws in Georgia.

• to have all power and act like a king or queen.