Understanding Georgia's Judicial Branch AKS 46B

What is the main function of the judicial branch in Georgia?

• To create new laws

• To interpret and apply existing laws

• To enforce laws

• To collect taxes

Who leads a courtroom during a trial in Georgia?

• The governor

• The judge

• The mayor

• The police chief

Which document do Georgia judges use to determine if a law is constitutional?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Georgia State Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

What is the highest court in the state of Georgia?

• Superior Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court of Georgia

• Municipal Court

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a judge in Georgia?

• Deciding cases

• Writing new laws

• Interpreting laws

• Ensuring fair trials

What does it mean when a law is declared "unconstitutional" by a Georgia court?

• The law is popular

• The law does not follow the state constitution

• The law is enforced more strictly

• The law is rewritten by the court

Which court would most likely handle a case involving a minor crime in Georgia?

• Supreme Court

• Magistrate Court

• Court of Appeals

• Federal Court

What is one way the judicial branch checks the power of the legislative branch in Georgia?

• By vetoing laws

• By interpreting laws and declaring them unconstitutional

• By creating new laws

• By collecting taxes

A judge in Georgia is responsible for which of the following during a trial?

• Deciding guilt or innocence in a bench trial

• Writing the state constitution

• Enforcing the law

• Running for governor

Which of the following best describes the dual purpose of the judicial branch in Georgia?

• To make and enforce laws

• To interpret laws and administer justice

• To collect taxes and create budgets

• To elect government officials