Judicial Branch (4 pts)
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 9: The role of Georgia's Judicial Branch is to interpret and apply the laws of the state.
Answer 10: Georgia's Judicial Branch includes the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and various Superior and State courts.
Answer 11: Georgia's Judicial Branch has the power to review and interpret laws, hear and decide cases, and ensure justice is served in accordance with the state's constitution.
Answer 12: One similarity between the federal government's Judicial Branch and Georgia's Judicial Branch is both branches have the power to interpret laws and ensure they are applied correctly according to the respective laws and constitutions.