Judicial Branch

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Which cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction? 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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US District Courts --> ________________ --> US Supreme Court.
Which court goes in the blank? Options: Court of Veteran appeals, Court of Appeals, Military Court, Claims Court

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Court of Appeals

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Which court heard the case where Liz's 16 year old daughter backed into Doug's car while it was parked in front of his house?

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County Court

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The power of the Supreme Court to decide what the Constitution means is...

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Judicial Review

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The power of a higher court to review a decision from a lower court is called...

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appellate jurisdiction

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The diagram below outlines the appeals path through the state court system.  Which court completes the diagram?
State-level court of original jurisdiction --> State-level court of appeals --> ________________ --> US Supreme Court.

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Florida Supreme Court

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Which type of law is used to solve disputes between people or organizations? Options: Civil, Constitutional, Criminal, Military

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Civil

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What is the highest court in the land?

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U.S. Supreme Court

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Unconstitutional means _____________

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the Constitution does NOT allow it

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Term of office for a Supreme Court justice

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nominated for life (until retirement or death)