Judicial Branch Flashcard

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Which level in the court system completes the diagram? Options: A. U.S. Court of Federal Claims, B. U.S. Courts of Appeals, C. State Appeals Court, D. State Trial Courts

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U.S. Courts of Appeals

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How are trial and appellate courts different?

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Trial courts must persuade a citizen jury.

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What is the responsibility of appellate courts?

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to decide if a lower court made errors

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Which U.S. Court belongs in the empty box in the diagram? Options: A. U.S District Court, B. Trial Court, C. Magistrate Court, D. Municipal Court

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U.S District Court

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How is the power of the judicial branch limited by the legislative branch? Options: A. The legislative branch can impeach federal judges., B. The legislative branch nominates federal judges., C. The legislative branch can pardon a convicted criminal., D. The legislative branch can dismiss a Supreme Court ruling.

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The legislative branch can impeach federal judges.

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What is the primary function of trial courts?

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To conduct hearings and trials

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Which of the following is a power unique to the judicial branch? Options: B. Declaring laws unconstitutional, D. Approving treaties, A. Vetoing legislation, C. Impeaching federal officials

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Declaring laws unconstitutional

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How does the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

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By appointing federal judges.