SS8CG4A

Which of the following is a method by which judges are selected in Georgia?

• Judges are appointed by the President.

• Judges are elected by the public.

• Judges are selected by the state legislature.

• Judges are chosen by the Governor.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How are judges selected in Georgia’s Judiciary System? (SS8CG4a/DOK2)

• Judges must be appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.

• Judges throughout the state are elected only through statewide elections.

• Judges are either appointed or elected through local, district, or statewide elections.

• Judges are always appointed by local legislators.

What does the term "judicial branch" mean?

• presiding justice of the Supreme Court

• presiding justice of the Superior Court

• geographic or topical area that a court is responsible for

• branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws

What does the term "Supreme Court" mean?

• a court with the power to issue warrants and try minor criminal cases, civil cases for

  sum of $15,000 or less, and civil disputes

• court responsible for ruling in misdemeanor cases, preliminary felony case hearings, civil

  cases, and can issue search warrants.

• court responsible for reviewing decisions made in civil or criminal cases, determining

  the constitutionality of laws, changes to elections, and death sentences.

• court with the power to rule on wills and estates, traffic violations, violations of game

  and fish laws, grant marriage and firearms licenses and appoint legal guardians.

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

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

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

• True

• False

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