What is the definition of the term jurisdiction ?

the power to hear certain cases

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine types of cases the Supreme and federal courts have original jurisdiction over? Options: Any question involving the Constitution, Cases concerning two or more states, Any question involving federal laws, cases concerning traffic violations

cases concerning traffic violations

What is original jurisdiction?

when the Supreme Court hears a case before any other court

What is appellate jurisdiction?

when the Supreme Court hears a case only after it has gone through the lower courts first

What is a writ of certiorari?

a formal request to have your case heard by the Supreme Court

What is the definition of the term unconstitutional ?

a law or action that goes against the Constitution

What is the definition of the term treason ?

to make war on your own government, or give help to its enemies

Which of the following is NOT one of the two things the Constitution requires in order to convict someone of treason? Options: The accused must make a confession before a judge in court. Two different witnesses must testify to seeing the same act of treason. The Constitution does not mention treason.

One witness must see two different acts of treason.

What is the definition of the term R epublican ?

a member of the Republican political party

What is a r epublican form of government?

a government elected by the people, and not a monarchy

Under the Articles of Confederation, how could the relationship between the states be described?

like having 13 separate countries with a loose friendship

Under the Constitution, how could the new relationship between the states be described? Options: States had to obey the directions of the Congress., like having 13 separate countries with a loose friendship, Britain controlled the states directly., The states must work together and respect each other.

The states must work together and respect each other.

Which of the following is NOT one of the two ways that an amendment can be proposed? Options: get 2/3 of both houses of Congress to vote for it, a constitutional convention is called for by 2/3 of the state legislatures

3/4 of the states must vote to propose the change

Which one of the following is NOT one of the two ways an amendment can be ratified? Options: 2/3 of Americans must vote to approve the change, 3/4 of the legislatures in the states must vote to ratify, 3/4 of states must have individual constitutional conventions to ratify the amendment

2/3 of Americans must vote to approve the change

Why did the framers include Article VI in the Constitution?

to establish the Constitution as the supreme law of the land

Judicial Branch and Articles IV-VII Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the definition of the term judicial?

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of or relating to a court or judge

2.

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What is the definition of the term appeal?

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to hear a case for a second time

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What is the job of the judicial branch?

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to interpret laws

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What is the job of the legislative branch?

Back

make laws

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What is the job of the executive branch?

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enforce laws

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What is the name of the highest, most important court in the United States?

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United States Supreme Court

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What are the titles of eight of the members of the Supreme Court? Options: Chief Justice, Associate Justice, Attorneys General, Justice League

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Associate Justice

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