Unit 6: (Chapters 18 and 20) Review Flashcardizz

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The court that first hears a case is said to have

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original jurisdiction.

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The list of cases to be heard by a court is called a

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docket.

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Which federal court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction? Options: the Supreme Court, court of appeals, district court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

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the Supreme Court

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The term of office for constitutional court judges is determined by

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the Constitution.

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Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by a United States magistrate?
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issuing arrest warrants,
setting bail,
trying some cases concerning minor offenses,
recording court proceedings

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recording court proceedings

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The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison

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established the Court's power of judicial review.

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A federal court has jurisdiction over a case if: a citizen of one State is suing a citizen from another State, a State is suing a resident of another State, a State is suing another State.

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all of the above.

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To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT: trial within a reasonable time, trial by a jury, adequate defense, media coverage if demanded.

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media coverage if demanded.

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The main reason the Constitution dealt specifically with the crime of treason was that treason is a crime against the country, not against individuals.

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treason is a crime against the country, not against individuals.

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The main purpose of the exclusionary rule is to

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deter police misconduct.