Judicial Branch flashcard

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What is the only court the Constitution created?

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Supreme Court

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The difference between criminal court and civil court is that criminal court is _________ versus people, and civil court is ________ versus people

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government, people

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What is the correct order of appealing a case? Options: Supreme Court, District Court, Appeals Court, Appeals Court, District Court, Supreme Court, District Court Appeals Court, Supreme Court, Appeals Court, Supreme Court, District Court

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District Court, Appeals Court, Supreme Court

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Federal Judges serve for life once appointed.

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True

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There is a jury for Supreme Court trials.

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False

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What is a precedent?

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A prior judicial decisions that serve as a ruling in future cases

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District court

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Hears a case for the first time. Has a trial with a jury.

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Appeals Court

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Usually 3 judge panels. No jury

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Supreme Court

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Nine Judges. Ultimate authority on the law/constitution.

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What is Judicial Review?

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When the Court decides if a law is Constitutional or not