What is law ?

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Which of the following is NOT a goal of our legal system?

• Protect Human Rights
• Promote Fairness
• Support Political Parties
• Promote Desirable Economic and Social Activities
• Promoting Order and Stability

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Support Political Parties

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Which article in the Constitution details the Judiciary branch of our government? Options: Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4

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Article 3

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The authority of a court to hear and decide cases

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Jurisdiction

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Defendants may ask for a review of their case by a higher court if they think the court has made a mistake. This review is called an

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Appeal

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Joe is suing Megan because she owes him $3000.

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civil case

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Someone is accused of stealing merchandise from a store. What type of case is this?

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criminal case

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What type of courts normally resolve issues like family matters, accidents, crimes, and traffic violations?

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state courts

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This type of court hears cases involving federal laws, the U.S. Constitution, or disputes between citizens of different states.

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federal courts

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The federal court system is a three-tiered model consisting of

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US District courts, US courts of appeals and Supreme Court

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Why did the Constitution provide for two separate court systems?

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to maintain a balance of power between the Federal Government and the States