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:
Question 9: The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to interpret and apply the laws of the state, ensuring that justice is served and the principles of the Constitution are upheld.
Question 10: Georgia's Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the superior courts, state courts, and probate courts at the county level.
Question 11: The powers and responsibilities of Georgia's Judicial Branch include interpreting the state laws, resolving disputes, and ensuring the fair administration of justice in the state.
Question 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 ensure that they are consistent with the respective constitutions.