Judicial Branch

What is "due process of law?"

• Government must not enact too many laws or regulations.

• Office holders and officials must be bound by the laws.

• The process of citizens following the law.

• Government must act fairly and in accordance with established rules.

How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 5

• 12

What are the courts above the trial court called?

• remanding courts
• appellate courts
• affirming courts
• panels

What is it called when you ask an appellate court to review the case?

• affirm
• remand
• appeal
• reverse

Which court reviews the appellate court's decision?

• appellate court
• trial court
• supreme court

What is the power of deciding what is constitutional?

• executive review
• judicial review
• constitutional review
• appeal

What court system deals with disputes about laws for the entire country?

• federal court system
• state court system

What are civil cases?

• cases relating to the rights of citizens
• cases relating to crimes

What are criminal cases?

• cases relating to citizens' rights
• cases relating to crimes

What is a jury trial?

• a trial in the supreme court
• a trial with one judge
• a trial where twelve people listen to evidence and decides who wins
• a trial with a panel of nine judges