1. Both the federal and state judicial branches are responsible for interpreting and applying the laws of their respective jurisdictions.
2. Both branches have the authority to resolve legal disputes between parties and administer justice.
3. The structure of both branches typically consists of trial courts, appellate courts, and a supreme court to handle different levels of legal issues.
4. Judges in both federal and state judicial branches are typically appointed or elected to their positions and serve for specified terms.
5. Both branches follow the principle of judicial independence, where judges are expected to make impartial and unbiased decisions based on the law.
How are the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia’s state level government similar?
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