The U.S. Court System Course 19 Flashcard

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What is the primary function of trial courts in the U.S. court system?

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To have original jurisdiction over cases

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How many U.S. district courts are there?

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94

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Which type of cases can be brought directly to federal courts? Cases involving municipal codes, Cases involving local ordinances, Cases involving federal laws, Cases involving state laws

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Cases involving federal laws

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What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the judicial system?

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To serve as the final court of appeals

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What is required for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court?

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A federal question must be raised

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What is the term used when a case no longer requires a resolution?

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Mootness

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What is a circuit split?

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When two circuit courts reach different conclusions on the same issue.

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Which of the following is NOT a scenario where the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction?
Cases between two or more states,
Cases involving foreign ministers,
Cases involving state laws,
Crimes committed on the high seas

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Cases involving state laws

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What kinds of trials do district courts hold?

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They hold both criminal and civil trials.

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How many justices are there in total in the U.S. Supreme Court?

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9