U3 L3.1.1 Government and Legal Systems Flashcards

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What is the primary function of an appellate court?

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To review decisions of lower courts

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Which term refers to a system where the government is controlled by a single person or a small group?

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Autocracies

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What does the term "checks and balances" refer to in a government system?

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A system to ensure no single branch becomes too powerful

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What is the role of a chief justice?

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To lead the judicial branch of government

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Which document outlines the fundamental principles and structure of a government?

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Constitution

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What is the primary purpose of the rule of law?

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To ensure laws are applied equally to all individuals

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Which court is the highest in the United States judicial system?

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Supreme court

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What is the term for the legal authority to hear and decide a case?

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Jurisdiction

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What does "life tenure" mean in the context of judicial appointments?

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Judges serve for life unless impeached

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What is the purpose of judicial review?

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To review the constitutionality of laws