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Judicial Philosophy
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100
Because there are both federal and state courts, the U.S. is said to operate a _____ court system.
What is Dual?
100
A formal claim brought in court to request compensation.
What is a lawsuit?
100
Past cases of the courts that act as a guide for future decisions.
What is precedent?
100
Which level of court is described?
-Federal court
-Nine justices
-Hears appeals and has original jurisdiction
What is the U.S. Supreme Court?
100
Donald Trump currently holds THIS OFFICE, which is responsible for nominating judges.
Who is the President?
200
This crime involves levying war against the United States, or giving aid and comfort to their enemies.
What is Treason?
200
The person(s) who brings the complaint to court.
Who is the Plaintiff?
200
A judge following this philosophy might ask, "What would the Framers say?"
What is Originalism?
200
Which level of court is described?
-State court
-1 judge, no jury
-Hears misdemeanor cases and small $ civil cases
What is the VA General District Court?
200
This chamber of Congress is responsible for voting to confirm judicial nominees.
What is the Senate?
300
This constitutional amendment guarantees your right to a jury in criminal cases.
What is the 6th Amendment?
300
A dispute between two private parties, usually seeking money damages.
What is a Civil case?
300
The legal doctrine that says precedent should always be followed.
What is Stare Decisis?
300
Which level of court is described?
-State court
-Only hears appeals, no original jurisdiction
-Hears misdemeanors, felonies, and civil cases
What is the VA Court of Appeals?
300
John Roberts currently holds THIS OFFICE, which is the leader of the Supreme Court.
Who is the Chief Justice?
400
During the Fairy Tale Trial, Jack was charged with this crime because he (allegedly) stole items over the value of $200 from the Giant.
What is Grand Larceny?
400
The person(s) accused of wrongdoing in a criminal trial.
Who is the Defendant?
400
A judge following this philosophy might ask, "How does this amendment apply today?"
What is Living Constitution?
400
Which level of court is described?
-State court
-1 judge and jury
-Hears felony cases and large $ civil cases
What is the VA Circuit Court?
400
The Constitution says that judges will continue to hold office during _______ _________, which in practice means for life.
What is "Good Behavior"?
500
During the Fairy Tale Trial, Jack was charged with First Degree Murder, which requires a killing to be malicious and _______, meaning planned in advance?
What is Premeditated?
500
This constitutional amendment guarantees your right to a jury in civil cases.
What is the 7th Amendment?
500
Excluding impeachment, what are the two ways for a Supreme Court justice to leave the court?
What is death or resignation?
500
Which level of court is described?
-State court
-1 judge, no jury
-Jurisdiction over cases involving minors and family
-Records are not publicly disclosed
What is the VA Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court?
500
This person is the most recent appointee to the US Supreme Court!
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?