What is the role of the Georgia Supreme Court?

• A. It is the federal court that handles constitutional issues.
• B. It is the highest court in Georgia, interpreting state laws and the Georgia Constitution.
• C. It handles only traffic violations.
• D. It is the legislative body that drafts laws.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding what a state’s highest court does. The Georgia Supreme Court sits at the top of Georgia’s judiciary and its primary job is to interpret Georgia’s laws and the Georgia Constitution. It reviews decisions from lower state courts to resolve important questions about how laws should be applied, and its written opinions set precedents that guide judges across the state. It is not a federal court, it doesn’t handle traffic violations as its sole focus, and it isn’t the legislative body that drafts laws.