Courts
This federal court has strictly appellate jurisdiction
Double or nothing: what did this court used to be called
Court of Appeals
Jennie sues her neighbor for chopping down a tree on her property. Her case is heard at the district level, but Jennie loses the case. Unhappy with the result Jennie appeals the ruling.
State Court of Appeals
What role does the jury play?
They hear evidence, and reach a verdict on the case
Verdict
The decision handed down in a case. Guilty or not guilty
What is judicial review?
The ability for the courts to decide if a law/action is constitutional or not
What jurisdiction(s) does the Supreme Court have?
Mostly appellate and some original
Geoff sues the U.S Department of Transportation on behalf on Winged Airlines after the DOT forced them to display hidden fees.
Federal District Court
What is it called when a jury finds the defendant not guilty of the charges brought against them
acquit/acquittal
Double Jeopardy
Double or nothing: what amendment protects against double jeopardy
Being tried twice for the same crime
Define arraignment
When someone is read the charges against them for the first time in a formal setting
Which federal court almost always has original jurisdiction?
Federal District Court
Seth is arrested for street racing down route 1
State District Court
What must the police read to you when you are arrested, and what are they specifically?
Miranda Rights
Right to remain silent
Right to an attorney
Cross-Examination
When a lawyer questions the opposing sides witness to check for inaccuracies
What role has the Supreme Court played in creating new standards the last hundred years? How has the court impacted the rights of individuals?
Double or nothing: name a famous case that impacted the rights of individuals from the last 100 years
Court has overturned past precedents and extended constitutional rights to others. Civil rights have been extended
What are the 3 levels of state court?
Double or Nothing what is the other name for the lowest level of the State court system
State Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
State District Court (State Superior Court)
RJ has been fired from his job at McDonald's for what he alleges is a violation of his first amendment rights. He sought $100,000 in damages, but at both the district and appeals levels the court took McDonald's side. Where can RJ take the case now?
Federal Supreme Court
What is a pre-trial conference?
a court hearing where a prosecutor and a defense attorney get together and discuss whether a case is going to go to trial
Habeas Corpus
People have the ability to be heard by a judge if they are arrested. Used so people have the ability to challenge the legality of their imprisonment
What case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
Name and Define the 4 types of jurisdiction we have mentioned in class
Exclusive- Only can be heard at the federal level
Concurrent- Could be heard by either the state or federal level
Original- Has the authority to hear a case first
Appellate- Has the authority to hear appeals
What are the two scenarios in which the Federal Supreme Court has original jurisdiction?
State is a party in a lawsuit
Ambassador from another nation is party in a case
What are pleas, does a jury have to be unanimous in a criminal trial, and what is a bench trial?
Someone enters a plea before a trial "guilty" "not guilty", a jury must be unanimous, and a bench trial is decided by the judge with no jury
Writ of Mandamus
Double or nothing: what case that we discussed involved a writ of mandamus
Written statement by the court forcing an official to carry out their duty
What is the Supreme Court nomination process?
Nominated by president, background check, senate judicial committee, senate, confirmation