Unit 7 Flashcard 1 Review

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If you believe your trial was not handled fairly what can you do?

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Appeal your verdict to a higher court

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Only court with original jurisdiction

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District Court

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Number of US Supreme Court justices

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9

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When the court hears a case for the first time, gives a verdict

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Original Jurisdiction

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When a court determines if rights were violated

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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The final court of appeal in the US is...

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US Supreme Court

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Who appoints Supreme Court justices?

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president

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What is judicial review?

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when the Supreme Court decides if a law if constitutional or not

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Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by the

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Senate

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What is the name of the power that allows the Supreme Court to decide if a law is constitutional?

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judicial review