Federal Judiciary Review

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What type of structure and legal system characterizes the U.S. legal system? Options: The U.S legal system is a single court system, The U.S legal system is a three-tier dual court system, The U.S legal system is a two-tier single court system, None of the above

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The U.S legal system is a three-tier dual court system

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There are how many federal district courts?

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94

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There are how many U.S. circuit courts of appeal?

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13

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When the Supreme Court receives a case from a lower court to review, it is exercising what power?

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Appellate jurisdiction

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Where do cases begin in the federal court system?

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Federal District Courts

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How long are terms of office for federal judges?

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For life

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What congressional act created the design for the federal court system?

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The Judicial Act of 1789

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What case established judicial review?

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Marbury v Madison 1803

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What are the qualifications for Supreme Court judges?

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There are none

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9