The Structure of Georgia's Court System
Multiple Choice
1. The type of jurisdiction to consider the decisions of lower courts is known as _______________. (1 point)
appellate👈
original
limited
juvenile
2. Which of the following statements about Georgia Court of Appeals judges is true? (1 point)
There are 9 appeals court judges.
Appeals court judges serve four-year terms.
Appeals court judges are elected to staggered terms.👈
Appeals court judges are elected by a majority vote of the justices.
3. Which of the following statements about the organization of the court system are true? Choose all that apply. (2 points)
Superior courts fall under appellate jurisdiction.
Juvenile courts have limited jurisdiction.👈
State courts have limited jurisdiction.👈
The appellate branch has just one court.
4. Which of the following statements about the selection of judges Georgia Supreme Court judges are true? Choose all that apply. (2 points)
There are seven Supreme Court judges.
Supreme Court judges are called justices.👈
Supreme Court judges are appointed by the governor.
Supreme Court judges are elected to six-year terms.👈
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