Which court has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over the Georgia constitution, the U.S. constitution as applied within the state, elections, and the constitutionality of laws?

• A. Court of Appeals
• B. State Court
• C. Supreme Court
• D. Magistrate Court

Answer: (C)

Exclusive appellate jurisdiction means the Georgia Supreme Court handles appeals on those especially important constitutional questions. When a case involves the Georgia Constitution, the U.S. Constitution as applied within Georgia, elections, or the constitutionality of laws, only the Georgia Supreme Court may review that issue on appeal. This arrangement gives the highest court the final say on these matters, ensuring a uniform interpretation across the state. Other topics go to the Court of Appeals, but for these constitutional questions, the Supreme Court is the sole appellate forum.