Types of Courts Flashcard

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Which court handles minor criminal cases, traffic offenses, and small civil cases?

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County Courts

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What is the role of a Trial Court?

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To hear a case first and reach a verdict

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Which court is the highest in the United States?

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U.S. Supreme Court

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What is the function of the Appellate Court?

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To review decisions made by lower courts

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Which court reviews decisions from U.S. District Courts?

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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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A court of law where cases are tried in the first place, as opposed to an appeals court.

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Trial Court

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A court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty. What type of case is it?

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Criminal Case

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Which type of case deals with a court determining if a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty? Options: juvenile case, criminal case, civil case, domestic case

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criminal case

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The two kinds of cases that courts hear are

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criminal cases and civil cases.

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What court hears the case first for Mr. Athey and Mr. Fisher charged with federal crimes after robbing banks in 12 different states dressed as Presidents of the United States?

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United States District Court