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How long is the term of a member of the Georgia state supreme court?

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6 years

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What types of cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court? Options: cases dealing with the death penalty, cases dealing with wills, cases dealing with land titles

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cases dealing with the death penalty

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How are members of the state supreme court chosen? Options: They are appointed by the governor., They are elected by magistrates., They are appointed by the legislature., They are elected by popular vote

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They are elected by popular vote

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How are juvenile judges selected?

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They are appointed by superior court judges.

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How are most judges in Georgia selected?

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Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes.

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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

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A felony is a serious crime that carries a sentence longer than a year.

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What type of court does the Supreme Court fall under? Options: Appellate, Trial, Magistrate

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Appellate

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Which types of cases are automatically reviewed by the Supreme Court? Options: Cases involving criminal cases., Cases involving land titles., Cases involving wills., Cases involving the death penalty.

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Cases involving the death penalty.

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After the Supreme Court in Georgia, which court is the second most important? Options: Superior Court, The Court of Appeals, Trial Cases

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The Court of Appeals

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The first African American female chief justice in the U.S. was named?

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Leah Sears