The Judicial Branch Flashcard

Front

Complete the sentence: The Florida Supreme Court is ________ in the state of Florida.

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the highest court

Front

Which court should be listed first in the hierarchical order of Florida? Options: Supreme Court of Florida, Circuit Courts, County Courts, District Courts of Appeal

Back

County Courts

Front

Which court interprets the Florida Constitution and Florida laws?

Back

Florida Supreme Court

Front

Which court first heard the case?

Back

a county court in Florida

Front

Which Supreme Court decision established the principle of Judicial Review?

Back

Marbury v. Madison

Front

Put the following courts in order, Ranking from bottom to top: Trial, Appellate, Supreme

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Trial, Appellate, Supreme

Front

What kind of case will Cody face for robbing a convenience store with a loaded weapon?

Back

Criminal

Front

_________ cases are those that involve a dispute or disagreement between 2 or more people, that needs to be solved by a judge.

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Civil

Front

Which option refers to the Supreme Court’s decision to take a case? Options: court order, judicial review, writ of certiorari, summary judgment

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writ of certiorari

Front

What is the correct order of Florida’s courts, from lowest to highest authority? Options: county courts, circuit courts, district courts of appeal, Florida Supreme Court

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county courts, circuit courts, district courts of appeal, Florida Supreme Court