Judicial Branch in a Flash

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What is the only court the United States Constitution actually creates?

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Supreme Court

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Fill in the blank: The federal court system deals with disputes about laws that apply to the entire ________.

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United States

Front

What is the main difference between criminal and civil cases?

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Criminal cases involve offenses against the state, while civil cases involve disputes between individuals.

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Which court system mostly deals with disputes about state laws?

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State Court System

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Fill in the blank: In a jury trial, a group of twelve people listen to the evidence and decides who wins the case. That decision is called the ________.

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verdict

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What is the role of appellate courts?

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To review the trial court decision for error

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What happens when a case is brought up on appeal?

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The case is reviewed by a higher court.

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How many judges usually hear cases in the Court of Appeals?

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Three

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What is the power of deciding what is constitutional called?

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Judicial review

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Who has the power to reverse a decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court?

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The U.S. Supreme Court itself