SS.7.CG.2.5 Quick Check Review

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If a case went from the US District Court to the US Circuit Court of Appeals, what would the next stop be?

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US Supreme Court

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Which level of the Florida Court System handles misdemeanor crimes and/or civil cases $50,000 or less?

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County Court

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Which level of the Florida Court System handles felony crimes and/or civil cases more than $50,000?

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Circuit Court

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Which statement correctly ranks federal courts from the lowest level to the highest? Options: US District Court, US Court of Appeal, US Supreme Court, US Supreme Court, US Court of Appeal, US District Court, US Court of Appeal, US District Court, US Supreme Court, US Court of Appeal, US Supreme Court, US District Court

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US District Court, US Court of Appeal, US Supreme Court

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What is the name for asking a higher court to review the decision that a lower court made on a case?

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Appeal

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What is original jurisdiction?

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The power of a court to hear a case first.

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Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction over? disputes between two citizens of the same state, disputes between two states, violations of local ordinances, violation of state laws

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disputes between two states

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What is the correct order of Florida's courts, from lowest to highest authority? Options: county courts, circuit courts, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court

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county courts, circuit courts, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court

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How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

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An appellate court reviews another court's decision.

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In which court should Jane Johnson file her legal action for damages after being injured in a car accident caused by a texting driver? Options: County Court, Circuit Court, U.S. District Court, FL Supreme Court

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Circuit Court