Judicial Branch

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Which court is created by the United States Constitution?

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Supreme Court

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What types of cases do federal courts hear?

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Cases involving federal laws

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Which court system deals with disputes about state laws?

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State court system

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What is the goal of a civil case?

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To decide which side's version of the story is correct

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What is the first court to hear a case?

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Trial Court

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What can the losing side in the trial court do if they think there's been an error?

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Ask an appellate court to review the verdict

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What do appellate courts do?

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Review lower courts' decisions for error

Front

How many judges usually hear a Court of Appeals case?

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Three

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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What is the power of deciding what is constitutional called?

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Judicial review