20. Federal Court System

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Which of the following is the Court of last resort in the United States? US District Courts, US Court of Appeals, State Supreme Court

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US Supreme Court

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Who nominates all federal judges?

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President

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Who must confirm all federal judge appointments?

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Senate

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The Supreme Court is most likely to accept a case if it involves: civil liberties and Constitutional law, multiple defendants, the death penalty, a unanimous decision from the lower court

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civil liberties and Constitutional law

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How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

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Life

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There are ___ Justices on the Supreme Court.

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9

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Which Court has a jury hear the case?

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US District Courts

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What court would most likely hear an appeal from US District Court? Options: Another US District Court, US Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court, State Trial Court

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US Court of Appeals

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If there is a dispute between two states who hears the case (which court has original jurisdiction)?

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US Supreme Court

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Which court does not hear appeals and only has original jurisdiction? Options: US District Courts, US Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court

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US District Courts