Judicial Branch

Judicial Branch

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which federal court do they have jury trials? District, Appellate, Supreme

Back

District

Answer explanation

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The District Level is the lowest of the federal courts and the only court at the federal level that has a jury.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the highest federal court? Options: District, Supreme, Appellate

Back

Supreme

Answer explanation

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The Supreme Court is often called the highest court in the land. It's not because the justices are under the influence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long are the terms of federal judges?

Back

Life

Answer explanation

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Electric word life It means forever and that's a mighty long time - Prince

In reality, judges serve for life or until they decided to retire.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An opinion is a carefully worded statement that explains why a decision was made.

Back

True

Answer explanation

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The majority opinion has the force of law. It is an explanation of why the court ruled in a certain way.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you disagree with a decision made in District Court, what court do you go to next? Options: Disagreement Court, Appellate Court, Supreme Court

Back

Appellate Court

Answer explanation

The Appellate Court may or may not elect to hear a case. Not all appeals are heard.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which opinion of the Supreme Court has the force of law? Minority Opinion, Majority Opinion, Chief Opinion

Back

Majority Opinion

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Supreme Court can decide which cases to review?

Back

True

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court typically only reviews 100-150 of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review each year.

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