Sep. of Powers
It is the job of the _____________branch to debate, create, and write the laws of the United States of America.
Legislative
All federal cases heard at the lowest level are guaranteed at least ______ appeal(s) to a higher court.
1
The power of a court to hear a particular lawsuit is called ________________.
Jurisdiction
A civil service that many ordinary citizens may be called on to perform in the American Justice System is referred to as ______________.
Jury Duty
Parties
What crime is the teenage defendant accused of committing?
Murder
The idea that each branch of government has powers that can limit the other branches is called: _______________
System of Checks & Balances
The highest federal court in existence is the ____________. A total of ________ judges sit on this court.
SCOTUS , 9
State courts can hear most everyday ________ and _________ cases that arise under state laws.
Criminal / Civil
A jurors main responsibility is to evaluate all of the ____________ presented to him in court.
Evidence
In criminal law, the attorney representing the state is referred to as the ______________.
Prosecutor
Which juror is the first to vote "not guilty" and challenge the evidence?
Juror #8
______________ of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch.
Article III
Federal judges are appointed by the ____________ and confirmed by the ____________.
President , Senate
New York's lowest and main trial court is called the ________________.
Supreme Court
When witnesses are brought into court, and put under oath, lawyers ask questions to exhibit their ______________.
Testimony
The area of civil law dealing with car accidents, slip & falls, and Negligence is referred to commonly as _____________ law.
Personal Injury
What loud noise causes the jurors to question whether the elderly witness could have heard the defendant shout his alleged threat?
The train passing by.
The main function of the Judicial Branch is to both _________ & _________ the law.
Interpret & Apply
The middle-tier of federal courts are called the Court of Appeals, sometimes referred to as the __________ Courts. There are a total of __________ of them.
Circuit , 13
Despite its name, The _______________ is the highest Court in the State of New York.
Court of Appeals
After the conclusion of a trial, jururs are secluded in a _____________ room
Deliberation
Less serious crimes, such as certain thefts or minor assaults are referred to as ________________.
Misdemeanors
What important piece of evidence does Juror #8 produce to demonstrate that the murder weapon was not necessarily unique?
a Switchblade Knife
Which branch has the authority to create additional federal courts below the Supreme Court?
Legislative Branch
The lowest tier of federal courts, the ___________ courts, are the most plentiful.
There are a total of ________ of these in the United States, each state having either 1,2 or 4 of them.
District , 94
To file your own lawsuit for a claim under $20,000, you may do so at the Richmond County _________ Court.
Civil
In most criminal cases, the juries ________ must be ____________. In other words, they must all agree.
Verdict , Unanimous
This is the highest standard of proof in the American legal system because a person's freedom may be at stake.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Which juror is the last to change his vote to "not guilty," and what personal issue appears to influence his judgment throughout the film?
Juror #3.