Georgia Judicial Review Quiz

What is the highest court in the Georgia court system?

• Superior Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Municipal Court

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch in Georgia?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To fund the government

Which type of court in Georgia primarily handles felony cases, divorce, and land titles?

• Magistrate Court

• Probate Court

• Superior Court

• Juvenile Court

How are most judges selected in Georgia?

• Appointment by the Governor

• Election by the people

• Selection by the state legislature

• Appointment by the Supreme Court

What is judicial review?

• The process of reviewing judicial appointments

• The authority of a court to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches

• The annual performance review of judges

• The process of selecting new judges

What role do judges play in the courtroom?

• Representing the defendant

• Representing the plaintiff

• Making decisions on the admissibility of evidence

• Arguing cases before the jury

Which court in Georgia handles cases involving wills, estates, and marriage licenses?

• Superior Court

• Probate Court

• Magistrate Court

• Juvenile Court

What is the primary role of the Supreme Court of Georgia?

• To conduct trials for criminal cases

• To oversee the election of state officials

• To serve as the final appellate jurisdiction within the state

• To issue marriage licenses

In Georgia, what type of court would handle a dispute involving a contract under $15,000?

• Superior Court

• State Court

• Magistrate Court

• Court of Appeals

What is the primary function of the Court of Appeals in Georgia?

• To oversee municipal and county operations

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To prosecute criminal cases

• To issue legal licenses