Judicial Branch Flashcard

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What is the basic power of the Judicial Branch?

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interpret the laws

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the term of office for a federal judge? they serve for life or they can retire, they serve for life, but can be removed by any president that may not like them., they serve for life but must have previously been a lawyer.

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they serve for life or they can retire

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What are the requirements to be a Supreme Court Justice?

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None

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Which term refers to the idea that in the United States Court System, all people who have been found guilty have the right to ask another court to review their case? Options: mistrial, petition, appeal

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appeal

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The Supreme Court will review cases that deal with rights protected in which document?

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The Constitution

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What was the constitutional question/issue in the 2005 Roper v Simmons case? Does the execution of a minor violate the protection against “cruel and unusual punishment” in the 8th Amendment?

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Does the execution of a minor violate the protection against “cruel and unusual punishment” in the 8th Amendment?

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What are the two types of cases?

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Criminal and Civil

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If a higher court reviews a case and disagrees with the lower court's decision, they can overturn the ruling. In other words, the higher court can decide to ______ the decision of the lower court.

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reverse

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How many judges are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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Which of the following statements correctly describes our two court system? The federal courts deal with issues of federal law and the Constitution whereas the state courts deal with issues of state laws, Most of the cases are heard in the federal courts, not the state courts., Only decisions made in the federal courts can be appealed and decisions made in the state courts are final.

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The federal courts deal with issues of federal law and the Constitution whereas the state courts deal with issues of state laws