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100

Which court case dealt with a state attempting to enforce taxes on the Federal government? 

McCulloch V Maryland

100

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

100

True or false. 

Appellate courts hold trials.

FALSE.

100

The authority of a court to hear AND decide a case is called?

Jurisdiction 

100

Which form of jurisdiction describes a case that can only be heard in the Federal court system? 

Exclusive jurisdiction 

200

Which court case established Judicial Review?

Marbury V Madison

200

Define white collar crime and provide an example. 

(all or nothing for the points)

non-violent crime that involves large sums of money, example is cyber hacking into peoples bank accounts

200

What does Ms.Cary want for Christmas?

40 oz hydrojug tumbler in tortoise shell 

200

Define Judicial Review.

The power of the supreme court to determine the constitutionally of other branch's laws and actions.

200

What is the authority to hear a case for the very first time called?

Original jurisdiction 

300

Describe the main argument/issue in Heart of Atlanta Motel V U.S.

 Heart of Atlanta Motel was refusing to rent rooms to black Americans, violating the 14th amendment 

300

What is the role of a federal magistrate? 

Hear evidence and decide whether or not to forward to a grand jury

300

What form of laws deals this crimes that occur outside of territorial waters?

maritime and admiralty law

300
How many people must serve on a jury? 

12 people 

300

The explanation and belief held by the minority of the justices is called?

(Not miniority opinion)

Dissenting opinion

400

Which court case overturned Plessy v Ferguson?

Brown V Board of Education.

400

What two things need to happen for the appointment of a justice?

Presidential appointment & senate approval 

400

What is the nick name for the "necessary and proper" clause? 

elastic clause 

400

This form of jurisdiction means a case could be heard by a state or federal court system?

concurrent jurisdiction 

400

Define acquittal and conviction 

acquittal - not guilty 

conviction - guilty 

500

Which specific constitutional right was violated in Bethel School District V Fraser? 

1st amendment, freedom of speech

500

What is the name of the first female African American supreme court justice?!

Ketanji Brown-Jackson

500

When does the Supreme Court have appellate jurisdiction?

ALWAYS

500

A agreement to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid trial is called? 

Plea bargin

500

What form of jurisdiction allows a court to hear and decide a case appealed from a lower court?

Appellate jurisdiction 

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