The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch

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Social Studies

11th Grade

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GLENN P PEYTON

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Article III of the US Constitution

Back

Part of the US Constitution that establishes the judicial branch, creating the US Supreme Court, and allowing Congress to set up the federal court system.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

trial court

Back

The first court to hear a criminal or civil case, and the only level where you can find a jury. In Ohio, the Courts of Common Pleas. At the federal level, the various District courts.

3.

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court of appeals

Back

Court that reviews civil and criminal cases that have been previously heard by trial courts, usually by a group of three judges, looking for legal mistakes. At the federal level, these are the 13 Circuits.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Supreme Court

Back

The highest court in a state or the country, it has the final say on appeals and on how to interpret laws and constitutions.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

judicial review

Back

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. The main check of the judicial branch on the powers of the other two branches.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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affirm

Back

When a higher court reviews a case and agrees with the lower court's decision, declaring that a court ruling is valid and must stand.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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reverse

Back

When a higher court reviews a case and overturns the lower court's decision, declaring that a court ruling is invalid.

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