Federal Court System Flashcard

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What is the role of district courts in the federal court system?

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They are the trial courts of the federal system.

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What is appellate jurisdiction?

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The power to review cases that have already been decided by lower courts.

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Who is the defendant in a court case?

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The person who is on trial.

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What is the outcome of a trial called?

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Verdict

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What is the function of a court of appeals?

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To review and overturn the decision of a lower court.

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What type of jurisdiction do district courts have?

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Original jurisdiction

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What is the role of a defendant in a criminal case?

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The person accused of committing a crime

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How many courts of appeals are there in the United States?

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13

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What type of jurisdiction do the federal courts of appeals have?

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Appellate jurisdiction

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Diagram of U.S. Federal Courts hierarchy showing the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and U.S. District Courts.

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U.S. Supreme Court at the top, followed by U.S. Courts of Appeals, and then U.S. District Courts