State Courts
What is the highest tier of the state court system?
State Supreme Court
What is the number of federal appeals courts?
12
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
They serve for life.
What is forum shopping?
The practice of pursuing a claim subject to concurrent jurisdiction in the court that will treat the claim most favorably.
What is jurisdiction?
The authority of a court to hear and decide a case.
What is a trial?
A legal proceeding where a jury decides the outcome.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S.?
What is plaintiff-driven forum shopping?
This occurs when a plaintiff chooses a court known for being more favorable to their case.
What is original jurisdiction?
Allows a court to hear a case for the first time.
What are civil and criminal cases?
These are two main types of cases heard in state courts.
What is personal jurisdiction?
The ability of a court to exercise power over a particular defendant or item of property.
Which justice was nominated by President George H. W. Bush?
Clarence Thomas
What is concurrent jurisdiction?
The situation where multiple courts have jurisdiction over a case, allowing the plaintiff to choose the most advantageous jurisdiction.
What is appellate jurisdiction?
The power of a court to hear appeals and review decisions made by lower courts.
What is a landmark ruling?
A decision made by a higher court that sets a precedent for future cases.
What is the role of the federal courts?
Interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases.
How many female Supreme Court Justices are there?
4
What is the doctrine of forum non conveniens?
This legal doctrine restricts forum shopping by requiring the court to have a significant connection to the case or parties involved.
What is subject matter jurisdiction?
Allows a court to hear courses involving a specific subject matter, such as family law or bankruptcy.
What is a grand jury?
A panel of citizens who review evidence and determine guilt or innocence.
What are the 3 types of U.S. federal courts?
District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
Which Supreme Court Justice was lastly nominated?
Kentanji Brown Jackson
What are the three factors to establish an appropriate forum for a lawsuit?
Subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue.
What is territorial jurisdiction?
The geographic area over which a court has authority to hear cases.