Information about the United States Federal (National government):

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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)

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Answer 9: The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to interpret the state's laws and ensure they are applied fairly and justly.

Answer 10: Georgia's Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Superior Courts.

Answer 11: The Georgia Judicial Branch has the powers and responsibilities of interpreting state laws, resolving legal disputes, and upholding the state constitution.

Answer 12: One similarity between the judicial branches of the federal government and Georgia's state level government is that they both have the power to interpret laws and determine their constitutionality.