Judicial Selection in Georgia AKS46A

How are judges for the Georgia Supreme Court selected?

• Appointed by the Governor for life

• Elected by statewide nonpartisan elections

• Selected by the state legislature

• Appointed by the President

What is the term length for a judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following courts in Georgia uses nonpartisan elections to select its judges?

• Only the Georgia Supreme Court

• Only the Court of Appeals

• Both the Georgia Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals

• Neither court

If a vacancy occurs on the Georgia Supreme Court, how is it filled?

• By a special election

• By appointment from the Governor

• By the Chief Justice

• By the state legislature

What is the minimum number of years a judge serves on the Georgia Supreme Court before facing re-election?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following best describes a nonpartisan election?

• Candidates are listed with their political party

• Candidates are not listed with any political party

• Only one candidate runs

• The Governor chooses the winner

Which official has the authority to appoint a judge to fill a vacancy on the Georgia Court of Appeals?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Chief Justice

• The Secretary of State

If you were to create a diagram showing the selection process for Georgia Supreme Court judges, which step would come first?

• Appointment by the Governor

• Nonpartisan election

• Legislative approval

• Federal confirmation

Suppose a judge on the Court of Appeals retires before their term ends. According to a flowchart, what is the next step in the selection process?

• Hold a new election immediately

• The Governor appoints a replacement

• The Chief Justice selects a replacement

• The state legislature votes for a replacement

Based on a diagram of the selection process, what happens after a judge is appointed to fill a vacancy on the Georgia Supreme Court?

• The judge serves for life

• The judge must run in the next general election

• The judge is confirmed by the legislature

• The judge is confirmed by the President