Judicial Branch

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What are the courts above the trial court called?

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appellate courts

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When the judge decides the trial court's decision can stand, this is...

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affirm

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When the judge changes the decision this is...

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reverse

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When the judge takes the case back to the trial court to start over, this is...

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remand

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What is it called when you ask an appellate court to review the case? Options: affirm, remand, appeal, reverse

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appeal

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Which court hears cases for the first time? Options: appellate court, trial court, supreme court

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trial court

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Which court reviews trial court's decision for errors?

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appellate court

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Which court reviews the appellate court's decision? Options: appellate court, trial court, supreme court

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supreme court

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What is a panel?

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a group of judges

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How many justices are in the supreme court?

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9