Judicial Branch/ State & Local Gov't

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What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

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to interpret the laws

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In the case of Goldilocks and the three bears, would "unlawful" entry be an example of a criminal case or civil case?

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Criminal

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Goldilocks' case would go to a ________________; the lowest level court.

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Trial Court

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What is the job of an appellate court?

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to review an original case for a mistake

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Which description best fits a jury?

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a panel of average citizens who review all the evidence of a trial and decide on guilt or innocence

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Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?

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The President

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_________ cases are those that involve a dispute or disagreement between 2 or more people, that needs to be solved by a judge.

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Civil

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What is Judicial Review?

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when the Supreme Court decides if a law is unconstitutional or not

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Federal Court cases are those that ________________.

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deal with the Constitution and/or affect the whole country

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What type of trial features one judge, no jury?

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Bench Trial