
Judicial Branch Flashcard

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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?
Back
9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Appellate Jurisdiction is when:
Back
a court reviews the decision of a lower court
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Original Jurisdiction is when: a court is the first to hear a case
Back
a court is the first to hear a case
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the opinion of the Supreme Court justices who make up the minority?
Back
Dissenting Opinion
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct description of the creation of the federal court system?
Back
The Constitution created the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long may Supreme Court Justices serve?
Back
for life unless impeached, retire or die.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
• Exercises both original & appellate jurisdiction • Nine justices serving on the court • Established by Article III of the Constitution What is the best title for the list?
Back
The U.S. Supreme Court
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: When you first begin a trial, you will be in an appellate court.
Back
False
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: When you ask a higher court to review your case, you are making an appeal.
Back
True
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