Judicial Branch (4 pts)

Question

Information about the United States Federal (National government):
• The US Judicial Branch Evaluates the laws
The US Judicial Branch includes the US Supreme Court (9 judges) and other federal courts
• The Supreme Court can overturn unconstitutional laws and are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Question 9: What is the role of Georgia's Judicial
Branch? (1pt)

Question 10: Who is included in Georgia's Judicial Branch? (1pt)

Question 11: What
powers/responsibilities does Georgia's Judicial
Branch have? (1pt)

Question 12: How are the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity.
(1pt)

Answer 1

Question 9: What is the role of Georgia's Judicial Branch? (1pt)

The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to interpret the laws and ensure justice within the state. It evaluates the legality of state laws, resolves legal disputes, and protects the rights of citizens.

Question 10: Who is included in Georgia's Judicial Branch? (1pt)

Georgia's Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and various lower courts such as Superior Courts, State Courts, Probate Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Juvenile Courts.

Question 11: What powers/responsibilities does Georgia's Judicial Branch have? (1pt)

Georgia's Judicial Branch has the power to interpret state laws, adjudicate civil and criminal cases, review appeals from lower courts, and ensure that the rights of individuals are upheld in accordance with both state and federal law.

Question 12: How are the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government similar? List at least ONE similarity. (1pt)

One similarity is that both the federal and Georgia state judicial branches have the authority to interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly and justly, providing a system for legal resolution and protection of rights.