
Judicial Branch
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When someone is placed under arrest, what are they read?
Back
Miranda Rights
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.
Back
jurisdiction
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.
Back
president; Senate
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the Founding Fathers want federal judges to serve life terms?
Back
they wanted an independent judiciary that was free from the influence of politics
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A legal position taken by the accused is the
Back
Defense
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to get a serious charge dropped
Back
Plea Bargain
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The right to a fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is called
Back
Due Process
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