Kentucky Courts
This is the lowest level of Kentucky state courts which prosecute misdemeanors and traffic offenses.
This type of case is also called a lawsuit. They occur when one party is wronged by another.
civil
Which level of government hears cases dealing with federal law or the Constitution?
Federal Courts
How many justices sit on the US Supreme Court?
9
This court is the division of Circuit Court that deals with domestic issues.
Family Court
In criminal cases, this group brings charges.
the Prosecution or Government
What is original jurisdiction?
The ability to hear a case for the first time.
What is the "rule of four"?
4 of the 9 justices must agree to hear a case
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The person who brings charges in a civil case are called the _____.
plaintiff
Why can't the prosecution appeal a criminal case?
double jeopardy
What do we call the Supreme Court's decision on a case?
majority opinion
These 2 Kentucky courts have original jurisdiction.
District and Circuit
What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?
high; beyond a reasonable doubt
This US federal court has original jurisdiction,
US District Court
How do Supreme Court justices get their jobs?
appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ____ jurisdiction.
appellate
What is the plaintiff seeking in a civil case?
monetary compensation
Why might a defendant be granted an appeal?
rights violations, constitutionality of law, new evidence
This is the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
John Roberts