1
What is a verdict?
The decision in a court case.
The Judicial Branch_____ the laws.
interprets
The first step in the process of Supreme Court appointments is...
Nomination by the president
What Article of Constitution creates the judicial branch?
Article 3
How many levels are there to the court system?
3
there are how many Justices on Supreme Court?
9
A federal court judge serves a term for ______.
Life with good behavior
How many courts does the U.S. Constitution create?
1
The lowest level of the Federal system is called what?
U.S. District Courts
True or False - Your have a right to a lawyer?
True
A trial without a jury is a called a...?
Bench Trial
When you appeal a case to the Court of Appeals your case will be decided by a....
panel of judges
What is a primary difference between a CIVIL case and a CRIMINAL case?
Jail time for criminal/ money for civil
Which group of the legislative branch is involved with the process of Judicial nominee appointments?
Senate
True or False - When a case starts in a state court, you cannot go any higher than the State Supreme Court?
False
When the Court of Appeals sends a case back to the trial court they are doing what to it?
Remand or Remanding
An earlier case that acts as rule in other situations that are the same is known as what?
Precedent
When the majority of justices decide a case they issue what?
Opinion
Lawyers take turns speaking in front of the judges or justices.
Oral Argument
They get to choose the cases they hear.
The ability of the Supreme court to decide if a law is Constitutional or not is..
Judicial Review
I was arrested for spray-painting a billboard in my town. My vandalism case was heard in County Court and I was convicted. I want to fight this! Where would I go next?
A person from Eau Claire is suing a person from St. Paul. Where would this go?
Federal Court
When the minority justices give their opinion on a case they are giving what?
Dissent or Dissenting Opinion
Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
5th Amendment