Judicial Branch 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 pres
What is the name of the lowest federal court?
U.S. District Courts
This case ruled that it is ok to take people's rights in the case of war. (Japanese Americans)
Korematsu v US
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?
3
What Article of Constitution gives responsibilities to courts?
Article 3
Your right to have a lawyer.
Gideon v Wainwright
Jurisdiction is...
the right for a court to hear a case.
When you appeal a case your case will be decided by...
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
Your right to remain silent and have a lawyer present
Maranda v Arizona
Which type of court generally has original jurisdiction of most cases?
District/county
A person accused of a crime is called the
Defendant
For a jury to convict you it must find guilty....
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
the right to burn a flag was protected by this case.
Texas v Johnson
The case that gave due process rights to juveniles.
In Re Gault
the ability of the Supreme court to decide if a law is Constitutional or not is..
Judicial Review
Name at least TWO checks and balances when it comes to the Executive/Legislative branch in relation to the judicial branch.
Pres appt.
Senate confirm
Impeachment
What 3 amendments in Constitution are known as due process amendments?
4,5,6
This case cancelled "separate but equal"
Brown v Board of education
This case allows school administration to restrict rights if it cause education disruptions or harms another student.
Tinker v. Des Moines