Judicial Vocabulary
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What two main court systems exist in the United States?
Federal and State courts
How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Who was the Chief Justice during Marbury v. Madison?
John Marshall
What type of jurisdiction allows a case to be heard for the first time?
Original Jurisdiction
What is the legal protection that ensures fair treatment through the judicial system?
Due Process
Which court has original jurisdiction in most federal cases?
U.S. District Courts
What must the Supreme Court issue to agree to hear a case?
Writ of Certiorari
What year was Marbury v. Madison decided?
1803
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to review a lower court’s decision?
Appellate Jurisdiction
What is the person or party who brings a lawsuit to court called?
Plaintiff
What type of jurisdiction allows more than one court to hear a case?
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The President
What power did the Supreme Court gain through Marbury v. Madison?
The power of Judicial Review
What type of jurisdiction is shared by both state and federal courts?
Concurrent Jurisdiction
What is the legal document a higher court issues to review a lower court’s decision?
Writ of Certiorari
Which article of the Constitution established the judicial branch?
Article III
What is the title of the head of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
What court has exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving federal law?
Federal Courts
What constitutional protection prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime?
Double Jeopardy
What type of law deals with crimes and punishments?
Criminal Law
What gives the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Why is Marbury v. Madison considered a landmark case?
It established the precedent of Judicial Review, strengthening the judicial branch’s role
Which U.S. court has both original and appellate jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court