SS8CG4 Quiz

The judicial branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws

• TRUE

• FALSE

A governor can impact the decisions of the Superior Court by supporting the judges

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Georgia Supreme Court's power to determine the constitutionality of Georgia's laws is a part of the checks and balances system

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which court judges serve four year terms? Select all that apply.

• Appeals Court

• Supreme Court

• State Court

• Probate Court

• Superior Court

State Court judges and Probate judges are elected through the same process.

• True

• False

Justice is administered through the many levels of the state court system.

• True

• False

How does the state court system's power to interpret laws allow the judicial branch to check government power in Georgia?

• The governor can serve as commander in chief

• Judges can declare government measures to be unconstitutional

• LAwmakers can draft original bills

• The governor can veto a bill

Which power can be exercised by LOWER courts?

• determining the constitutionality of laws

• reviewing Georgia's capital cases

• issuing search warrants

• resolving disputed election results

What is the highest court that checks if laws are constitutional?

• Supreme Court

• State Court

• Appeals Court

• Superior Court

Which best describes Juvenile court the best...

• Deals with civil law, traffic, and limited jurisdiction

• Deals with offenders under 17 years old

• The highest state court: has 7 justices: original and appellate jurisdiction

• Deals with wills and have exclusive jurisdiction