Understanding the U.S. Judicial System

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What document gives the Judicial Branch its power?

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U.S. Constitution

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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

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Judicial Branch

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Which court is the highest in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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What Article of the U.S. Constitution tells us everything we need to know about the Judicial Branch?

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Article 3

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Which level of judicial courts have the power of Judicial Review? Options: U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, General District Court

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U.S. Supreme Court

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Which level of courts have the option of a jury? Options: U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, None of the above

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U.S. District Court

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What level of government has multiple judges and only appellate jurisdiction?

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U.S. Court of Appeals

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What level of court has 9 Justices with limited original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

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U.S. Supreme Court