Judicial Branch 2

Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why is this court referred to as "supreme"?

• It hears more cases than any other court.

• It has authority over all other courts in the U.S.

• Its officers are appointed by the President.

• It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches.

Why do federal judges have lifetime tenure?

• to ensure the system of checks and balances

• to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts

• to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches

• to maintain their independence from political and popular pressures

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

• An appellate court usually has a jury.

• An appellate court decides issues of fact.

• An appellate court examines more witnesses.

• An appellate court reviews another court's decision.

Which are the only federal courts to have juries?

• US District Courts

• US Supreme Courts

• US Circuit Court of Appeals

• US District Court of Appeals

What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in US District Court?

• It can appeal to the US Supreme Court.

• It can appeal to the Florida Supreme Court.

• It can appeal to the US Circuit Court of Appeals.

• It can appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals.

In the federal court system, which court is above the US Circuit Court of Appeals?

• US Supreme Court

• Florida District Court

• Court of Veterans Appeals

• Florida Supreme Court

Connie's tree feel during a storm and damaged the car of her neighbor. The neighbor sues Connie for the damage that was done to the car. Which type of lawsuit will this be?

• civil

• military

• criminal

• constitutional

Which statement correctly compares the Florida and federal court systems?

• Federal courts can try all cases, while FL courts have limited authority.

• There are 3 levels in the FL court system, while the federal system has 4 levels.

• FL judges are appointed or elected, while federal judges are all appointed for good behavior.

• FL courts deal with state laws and federal courts deal with federal law.

What is the goal of the federal court system?

• To treat everyone equally.

• To settle civil dispute.

• To keep the streets safe.

• To try politicians.

Concurrent jurisdiction occurs when

• Naval laws are broken

• US diplomats are involved

• there are disagreements between 2 or more states

• a crime involves both state and federal law