Judicial Branch 1
The decision in a court case.
What is a verdict?
The Judicial Branch_____ the laws.
interprets
The first step in the process of Supreme Court appointments is...
Nomination by pres
What is the highest court of land. The court of last resort?
The United States Supreme Court
The only court established by Article 3 of the Constitution.
Supreme Court
A minor crime, usually punishable by less than a year in jail or community service is called...
misdemeanor
How long does a federal Judge serve on the bench?
For a life time
Name a check and balance of the legislative branch over the judicial branch
Senate confirms judicial nominee
What Article of Constitution gives responsibilities to courts?
Article 3
The Supreme Court has _____ associate justices and one _____ justice.
8 and chief
the right for a court to hear a case is called...
jurisdiction
When you appeal a case your case will be decided by
court of appeals (panel of judges)
What is a primary difference between a CIVIL case and a CRIMINAL case?
Disagreement between people vs. a law was broken
Jail time for criminal/ money for civil
Prosecution vs. Defense and Plaintiff vs. Defense
No attorney provided vs. Attorney Provided
This right prevents the government from coercing confessions or forcing people to testify against their own interests. Double Jeopardy. Due Process. Eminent Domain
What is the 5th amendment
This is how the Supreme Court determines if they will hear a case.
What is the rule of 4?
Protects you against unlawful searches or seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment
A person accused of a crime or civil violation is called the
Defendant
Burden of proof in a criminal case
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
What type of Jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
What is Appellate Jurisdictions
This Opinion agrees with the majority but for a different reason.
What is a Concurrent Opinion?
Judges who practice judicial restraint interpret the Constitution literally, as written by the Founding Fathers.
What is Judicial Restraint
Name a check and balance of the judicial branch over the legislative branch.
judicial review
This landmark case that requires people are informed of their legal rights if they are arrested
What is Miranda v Arizona?
Misdemeanor is a lesser crime and a felony is a major crime.
the ability of the Supreme court to decide if a law is Constitutional or not is..
Judicial Review