Judicial Branch

Front

The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

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jurisdiction

Front

The two types of courts are ___ and ___.

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federal and state

Front

Which courts hear the most cases? Options: bankruptcy, state, special, constitutional

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state

Front

Approximately how many cases does the Supreme Court hear per year?

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80

Front

The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

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original and appellate

Front

Under Article III of the Constitution, __ creates the inferior (lower) courts.

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Congress

Front

Which of following is FALSE regarding District Courts? There are 94 District Courts, There are no juries at the District Court level; the judge hands down the ruling, Most of the cases are settled out of court, The District Court hears civil and criminal cases

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There are no juries at the District Court level; the judge hands down the ruling

Front

Most criminal cases involve state criminal laws and therefore take place here...

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state courts

Front

The U.S. Supreme Court usually hears cases that meet these two requirements:

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national significance and constitutional questions

Front

Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all of the following except: military, immigration, copyright.

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states rights