Understanding the U.S. Judicial System

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What does "Appellate Jurisdiction" mean?

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Authority to review decisions of lower courts

Front

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional is called:

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Judicial Review

Front

Which court is the highest in the United States?

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Supreme Court

Front

A case involving a dispute between two states goes directly to which court?

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Supreme Court

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What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case for the first time?

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Original Jurisdiction

Front

Who appoints federal judges?

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The President, confirmed by the Senate

Front

How many justices typically serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

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9

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Which courts are considered the "workhorses" of the federal judiciary?

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District Courts

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Which of the following is NOT a type of opinion issued by the Supreme Court? Majority Opinion, Dissenting Opinion, Concurring Opinion, Summarized Opinion

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Summarized Opinion

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Judicial review gives courts the power to:

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Declare laws unconstitutional