Judicial Branch Flashcard Review

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What are the two court systems in the U.S.?

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State and federal

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What are the three levels of the federal court system?

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District, Appeals, Supreme

Front

Where does the Constitution specify the power to create federal courts?

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Article III

Front

Name the highest court in the U.S.:

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Supreme

Front

Article III gives ________ the power to create federal courts under the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Congress

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What is the name for trial courts in the U.S. federal system?

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District

Front

In general, where do most criminal cases involving state criminal laws take place?

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State Court

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What is the term for a situation where a case can be heard by either a federal or state court?

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Concurrent jurisdiction

Front

Which of the following is a type of case that federal courts have jurisdiction over?
Disputes over city ordinances, Cases involving the U.S. Constitution, Personal injury claims under state law, Local business disputes

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Cases involving the U.S. Constitution

Front

Where are most U.S. court cases tried?

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State courts