General ?s
United States
federal
court
system
100
Name the three types of federal courts
district, appeals and Supreme Court
100

What kinds of cases does the Supreme Court hear?

violation of rights- unconstitutional

cases between states

international cases

100

How does a case come before the Supreme Court?

The justices choose the cases they will hear (4 of 9)

Rule of 4

100

What is an appeal?

petition to ask the court to review a case to determine if law was misapplied

100

Name one area that the Supreme Court has original 

Supreme Court

200
All trials and lawsuits begin in which federal court because they have original jurisdiction?
district courts- They have the authority to hear the case for the first time. They are the only federal TRIAL court
200
Does the Supreme Court determine guilt or innocence?
no
200
What is a civil case?
lawsuit among two or more parties settle a dispute
200
How long is the term of a justice?
for life
200

In which cases do federal courts have jurisdiction? A) dispute between two citizens in Florida B) violation of local laws C) dispute between two states D) violation of Florida's state laws

C) dispute between two states

300
What is the job of an appeals/appellate court?
to review decisions made in lower courts
300
Fill in the blank: district courts--->___________ courts---> Supreme Court
Appeals Court
300
True or false: A jury is mandatory in a criminal case?
True- must have a jury
300
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
The President... The president nominates or appoints a justice. The Senate approves the President's appointments because they are the upper house. This process is called Senate Confirmation
300
What are the only federal courts that have a jury, witnesses and hear evidence?
District Courts (trial courts)
400

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison 

400
What is Stare Decisis?
"Let the decision stand". Courts should use precedent and not disturb settled matters.
400

Marbury vs. Madison established the Supreme Courts power of ____________________________, in which they can review any local, state or federal law to determine if it is constitutional.

judicial review 

400
What is the composition of justices on the Supreme Court? how many- what titles
8 associate justices- 1 chief justice
400

What is the only court listed in the US Constitution?

Supreme Court

500

What does it mean when a judge uses precedent?

the judge relies heavily on previous opinions in similar cases

500
Which type of law deals with Free Speech? A) criminal law B) juvenile law C) constitutional law D) military law
C) constitutional law
500

Which type of court would hear a case about interstate commerce? A) state court B) federal district court C) military court D) federal appeals court

B) Federal court- Congress regulates commerce (trade)

500

What jurisdiction are most cases the Supreme Court hears?

Appellate 

500

Besides the Supreme Court, how were all other federal courts created?

By Congress

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