Federal Court System

Front

The United States is divided into 12 regions, each one with ____________.

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district courts

Front

This was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court.

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Thurgood Marshall

Front

Friend of the Court.

Back

amicus curiae

Front

How long does each side get to present their argument before the Supreme Court?

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30 minutes

Front

These courts derive their power from the Constitution and federal laws.

Back

federal courts

Front

The authority to hear certain cases is called the _____________.

Back

jurisdiction

Front

An assistant to a Supreme Court justice is a _______________.

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law clerk

Front

Supreme Court written decisions.

Back

opinions

Front

This is the court of last resort in all questions of federal law.

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Supreme Court

Front

When two or more courts have claims to hear a case that's called __________________.

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concurrent jurisdiction