Judicial Branch

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What is the highest Court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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This is the local, state, or federal court that is the first to hear a civil or criminal case. This involves hearing arguments from both sides, and sometimes involves a jury.

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District Court

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The only court created by the Constitution is the:

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Supreme Court

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How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

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9

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A Supreme Court Justice is appointed by the ----

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President

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How long can you remain a Supreme Court Justice once you are appointed and approved?

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until you retire or die

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

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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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The authority to hear a case is called

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Jurisdiction