Judicial System
A court is hearing a case for the very first time instead of reviewing another court’s decision. What type of jurisdiction is this?”
What is original jurisdiction?
“A person is accused of stealing and faces jail time. What type of case is this?”
What is a criminal case?
“A state government creates laws about education and public safety. What level of government is this?”
What is state government?
“Citizens vote to choose leaders who will represent their ideas in government. What process is this?”
What is voting?
“A student volunteers at a food bank to help their community. What type of civic action is this?”
What is volunteering?
“A higher court reviews a decision made by a lower court to determine if it was correct. What type of jurisdiction is this?”
What is appellate jurisdiction?
“Two people are arguing over money or property, and no crime has been committed. What type of case is this?”
What is a civil case?
“A city manages schools, police, and trash collection. What level of government is this?”
What is local government?
“Members of a political party vote to decide who will run in the main election. What type of election is this?”
What is a primary election?
“Citizens sign a document asking the government to change a law. What action is this?”
What is petitioning?
“A citizen argues that a law passed by Congress violates the Constitution, and the court agrees. What power is being used?”
What is judicial review?
“The government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone committed a crime. What type of case is this?”
What is a criminal case?
“Both state and national governments collect taxes and enforce laws. What type of power is this?”
What is a concurrent power?
“Voters choose between candidates from different parties to decide who will hold office. What type of election is this?”
What is a general election?
A group meets with lawmakers to influence a decision about a new law. What is this action called?”
What is lobbying?
“A case involving a violation of federal law is brought to court. Which level of court system would handle this?”
What is the federal court system?
“A person sues another for damages after a car accident. What type of case is this?”
What is a civil case?
“The national government handles foreign policy, while states handle education. What system divides this power?”
What is federalism?
A group works together to promote shared beliefs and influence government decisions. What is this group?”
What is a political party?
“News outlets report on government decisions and influence how people think about issues. What role is this?”
What is media/public opinion influence?
“A Supreme Court case establishes the principle that courts can declare laws unconstitutional. Which case is this?”
What is Marbury v. Madison?
“A case results in fines or compensation rather than jail time. What type of case is this?”
What is a civil case?
“A power not given to the national government is kept by the states. What type of power is this?”
What is a reserved power?
“The percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in an election is measured. What is this called?”
What is voter turnout?
“Citizens organize protests and speak out about issues to influence change. What type of participation is this?”
What is civic engagement/participation?