Judicial Branch

This is the local, state, or federal court that is the first to hear a civil or criminal case. This involves hearing arguments from both sides, and sometimes involves a jury.

• Appellate Court

• Trial Court

• Supreme Court

• Court Marshall

A group of citizens who hears and decides the outcome of a court case is called

• A trial court

• Justices

• Jury

• Reporters

The only court created by the Constitution is the

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• State Court

• Criminal Court

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 7

• 11

• 13

A Supreme Court Justice is appointed by the ----

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Vice President

• President

Appellate Jurisdiction is when:

• a court is the first to hear a case

• a court has the authority to hear a case

• a court reviews the decision of a lower court

• power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• to make the laws

• to interpret the laws

• to enforce the laws

• to renew the laws

What is the job of an appellate court?

• to automatically overturn the original ruling

• to select cases for the Supreme Court

• to uphold the original ruling no matter what

• to review an original case for a mistake

_________ cases are those that involve a dispute or disagreement between 2 or more people, that needs to be solved by a judge.

• Criminal

• Civil

Once a Supreme Court Justice has been appointed they are confirmed by the

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• People

• Chief Justice