Civics - Chapter 8 Test Flashcards

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Types of cases heard by Federal Courts

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1. Cases involving the Constitution

2. Violation of federal laws

3. Controversies between states

4. Disputes between parties from different states

5. Suits involving the Federal government

6. Cases involving foreign governments and treaties

7. Cases based on Admiralty & Maritime laws

8. Cases involving U.S. Diplomats

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Levels of Federal Courts

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1. U.S. District Courts

2. U.S. Courts of Appeals

3. U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. District Courts

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- Determine facts of a case

- Criminal and civil

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U.S. Courts of Appeals

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- When people lose cases, appeal to the next highest level

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U.S. Supreme Court

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- Presides over trials involving diplomats from foreign countries and disputes between states

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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals review criteria

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1. If law was applied incorrectly

2. Use of wrong procedures

3. If new evidence turns up

4. Review federal regulatory agency rulings if people believe agency acted unfairly

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Original Jurisdiction

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- The authority to hear cases for the first time

- District courts and Supreme Court (limited) have this type of jurisdiction

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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- The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts

- U.S. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court have this type of jurisdiction

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Exclusive Jurisdiction

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- Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases

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Concurrent Jurisdiction

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Authority for both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases