Judicial Branch

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What check (checks and balances) does the Senate only, have on the President?

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The Senate's power to confirm presidential appointments and ratify treaties.

Front

This court system would have jurisdiction in cases such as: Kidnapping, Counterfeiting, and Tax Evasion

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Federal Court

Front

What does the term Jurisdiction mean in the context of the Judicial Branch and Courts?

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Jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear and decide cases.

Front

What is the MAIN power of the Judicial Branch?

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To interpret laws and ensure justice.

Front

What court on the state level would be the LAST to hear a case BEFORE it reaches the U.S. Supreme Court?

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State Supreme Court

Front

Does the State Supreme Court determine the Constitutionality of laws as they apply to cases appealed to them?

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Yes, the State Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of laws as they apply to cases appealed to them.

Front

Which group BEST replaces the question mark in this diagram? Options: Senate, Judicial Review, Supreme Court, House of Representatives

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Senate

Front

What does remanding a case mean?

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Remanding a case means sending it back to a lower court for further proceedings.

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In the court system what does reversing a case mean?

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Reversing a case means overturning a lower court's decision.

Front

What happened in Miranda v Arizona, the decision, and the court's rationale?

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The Supreme Court held that suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation, leading to the establishment of 'Miranda rights'.