Which of the following statements about the selection of judges to Georgia’s Supreme Court are true? Choose the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

There are seven Supreme Court judges
There are seven Supreme Court judges

Supreme Court judges are called justices
Supreme Court judges are called justices

Supreme Court judges are appointed by the governor
Supreme Court judges are appointed by the governor

Supreme Court judges are elected to six-year terms

Which of the following are responsibilities of Georgia’s judicial branch? Choose the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

Interpret the laws of Georgia
Interpret the laws of Georgia

Create laws
Create laws

Administer justice in the Georgia legal system
Administer justice in the Georgia legal system

Oversee standing committees
Oversee standing committees

Answer 1

For the selection of judges to Georgia’s Supreme Court, the two true statements are:

1. There are seven Supreme Court judges.
2. Supreme Court judges are called justices.

For the responsibilities of Georgia’s judicial branch, the two true statements are:

1. Interpret the laws of Georgia.
2. Administer justice in the Georgia legal system.