Judicial Branch Summative Review

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The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

Back

jurisdiction

Front

The two types of courts are ___ and ___.

Back

federal and state

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

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The role of the Judicial Branch is to

Back

interpret the laws

Front

The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

Back

original and appellate

Front

All of the following are types of jurisdictions EXCEPT: original, appellate, exclusive, overture

Back

overture

Front

Which of the following is NOT a part of a criminal case? Options: evidence is presented to a grand jury & they decide if there is enough evidence to indict, the district attorney gathers works with law enforcement to gather evidence, once the trial court decides the case, it then automatically goes to the appellate court, Once indicted by a grand jury, a new trial begins with a new set of jurors

Back

once the trial court decides the case, it then automatically goes to the appellate court

Front

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

Back

president; Senate

Front

What does judicial review mean?

Back

that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers want federal judges to serve life terms?

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they wanted an independent judiciary that was free from the influence of politics