Supreme Court

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The authority to hear a case is called

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Jurisdiction

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Litigant

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A person involved in a court case.

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Indictment

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A formal charge.

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Which is not a level of the federal court system? Options: Supreme Court, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Special Courts

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Special Courts

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How many regional circuit courts are there?

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12

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How many district courts are there?

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94

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What is the purpose of legislative courts?

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To help carry out a law passed by Congress.

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Give an example of a legislative court.

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U.S. Tax Court

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What kind of jurisdiction do District Courts have?

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Original

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Which level of courts hear 90% of all federal cases? Options: Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, District Courts, State Courts

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District Courts