Judicial Branch '24

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What is a main function of the judicial branch?

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administers justice

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Which court(s) do voters elect the judges?

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Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Circuit Court

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What is the term length of Appellate Court judges?

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10 years

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What is the term length of Circuit Court judges?

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6 years

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What is the term length of Supreme Court judges?

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10 years

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Which court(s) is the highest court in Illinois?

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Supreme Court

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Which court(s) do the judges have to be licensed attorneys? Options: Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Circuit Court, all of the above

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all of the above

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Which court(s) do most of the state's court cases take place? Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Circuit Court, all of the above

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Circuit Court

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Which article in the Illinois Constitution discusses the Judicial Branch?

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6

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Cases involving people who are accused of committing crimes are heard in: criminal courts, civil courts, appellate courts

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criminal courts