The justices choose the cases they will hear (4 of 9)
100
What is an appeal?
petition to ask the court to review a case
100
What is the highest federal court that makes decisions which are final?
Supreme Court
200
All trials and lawsuits begin in which federal court because they have original jurisdiction?
district courts- They have the authority to hear the case for the first time.
They are the only federal TRIAL court
200
Does the Supreme Court determine guilt or innocence?
no
200
What is a civil case?
lawsuit among two or more parties
settle a dispute
200
How long is the term of a justice?
for life
200
In which cases do federal courts have jurisdiction?
A) dispute between two citizens in Florida
B) violation of local laws
C) dispute between two states
D) violation of Flordida's state laws
C
300
What is the job of an appeals/appellate court?
to review decisions made in lower courts
300
Fill in the blank:
district courts--->___________ courts---> Supreme Court
Appeals Court
300
True or false: A jury is mandatory in a criminal case?
True- must have a jury
300
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
The President...
The president nominates or appoints a justice.
The Senate approves the President's appointments because they are the upper house. This process is called Senate Confirmation
300
What are the only federal courts that have a jury, witnesses and hear evidence?
District Courts (trial courts)
400
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
HINT: JR MM
400
What is Stare Decisis?
"Let the decision stand". Courts should use precedent and not disturb settled matters.
400
Marbury vs. Madison established the Supreme Courts right of ____________________________, in which they can review any local, state or federal law to determine if it is constitutional.
judicial review
HINT: JR MM
400
What is the composition of justices on the Supreme Court? how many- what titles
8 associate justices- 1 chief justice
400
A contract violation between a tenant and the landlord would be heard in which court?
A) Supreme Court
B) Appeals Court
C) Criminal Court
D) Civil Court
D) Civil Court- settles disputes
500
What does it mean when a judge uses precedent?
the judge relies heavily on previous opinions in similar cases
500
Which type of law deals with Free Speech?
A) criminal law
B) juvenile law
C) constitutional law
D) military law
C) constitutional law
500
Which type of court would hear a case about commerce?
A) state court
B) federal court
C) military court
D) family court
B) Federal court- Congress regulates commerce (trade)
500
A soldier in the Army is home for two weeks on military leave. While home, he gets arrested for armed robbery. Which court would most likely hear his case?
A. Supreme Court
B. Military Court
C. local State Court
D. Appeals Court
C- he was on leave (not on active duty)
500
What is the only court listed in the US Constitution?