Supreme Court
Who nominates Supreme Court Justices?
The President
A serious crime punishable by a year or more in prison
Felony
A group of people that review presented evidence and decide if there is enough to formally charge someone with a crime.
Grand Jury
A minor car accident with no injuries and minimal damage
Civil Case
a court hears a case on appeal from a lower court
Appellate Jurisdiction
Who approves the Supreme Court Justice nominations?
The Senate
A minor crime that only carries a small jail sentence, community service, or a fine
Misdemeanor
The authority to hear and try cases
Jurisdiction
Some one is caught manufacturing and selling drugs
Criminal Case
a case that can ONLY be heard in a federal court
Exclusive Jurisdiction
How long does a Supreme Court Justices term last?
For LIFE
Due process means that there is "equal protection" under the law. What does due process keep government officials and police officers from doing?
It keeps them from abusing their power and requires them to take certain steps before punishing a person for any crime.
When someone receives the death penalty, this is considered to be _________ punishment.
Capital Punishment
When a case does not involve any laws being broken, but ends up in court.
Civil Case
a case can be heard in either a state court or a federal court
Concurrent Jurisdiction
When a Justice disagrees with the majority decision on a case, it is called
Dissenting Opinion
What 3 parts make up the Criminal Justice System?
Police, Courts, and Corrections
If you are tried and convicted or acquitted of a crime, you can not be tried again for that same crime. What is this idea referred to as?
Double Jeopardy
When one or more laws have been broken and the case is brought before the court
Criminal Case
Federal Courts have _________ _________ and may only hear cases authorized by the U.S. Constitution or federal statutes
Limited Jurisdiction
When a judge avoids overturning laws made by congress unless their was a clear violation of the Constitution
Judicial Restraint
What are the 4 Constitutional amendments that ensure citizens are guaranteed their due process?
4th, 5th, 6th, & 14th
these are written when a justice agrees with the majority opinion but for different reasons
Concurring Opinion
Asking for money damages when the death of a person is caused by another. (Wrongful Death)
Civil Case
State Courts are courts of ________ __________, meaning that they hear cases that not specifically selected for federal courts and rule on state laws
General Jurisdiction