Judiciary Intro (Article III and SORTS)

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How many Justices must vote for a case for it to be heard at the Supreme Court?

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4

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Which court has appellate jurisdiction? Options: US District Court, US Court of Military Review, US Court of Federal Claims, US Circuit Court

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US Circuit Court

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All federal judges have a term that lasts

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life

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True or False: A case that goes to a State Supreme Court automatically is heard by the Supreme Court.

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False

Answer explanation

False. Cases from State Supreme Court must be granted a writ of certiorari

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In all cases except original jurisdiction cases, in order for a case to be heard before the Supreme Court, you must be granted a

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writ of certiorari

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Approximately, how many cases does the Supreme Court hear per year?

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75

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According to Article III of the Constitution, a person accused of a crime is guaranteed

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a jury trial

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When you include all levels of the federal judiciary, there are over ________ number of judges

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900

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All federal judges are appointed by

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the President

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Which type of cases do NOT require a writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court?
Options:
cases on Federal law,
cases arising under the Constitution,
cases from State Supreme Courts,
cases arising from Original jurisdiction

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cases arising from Original jurisdiction