U4F1 Quiz

The Dual Court System of the U.S. is an example of what Principle of Constitutionalism?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

What is the difference between Original Jurisdiction and Appellate Jurisdiction?

• Original = The authority of a court to hear and decide a case first. Appellate = The order in which courts can re-hear a case from a lower court.

• Appellate = The authority of a court to hear and decide a case first. Original = The order in which courts can re-hear a case from a lower court.

• Original = When the Supreme Court has the power to hear a court case first. Appellate = When the Supreme Court has the sole authority to hear the final appeal.

• Appellate = When the Supreme Court has the power to hear a court case first. Original = When the Supreme Court has the sole authority to hear the final appeal.

What is the difference between a Criminal and a Civil Case?

• Criminal = a court case that starts after a law is allegedly broken. Civil = a court case that intends to settle a dispute between two parties that simply disagree, but did not break any laws.

• Civil = a court case that starts after a law is allegedly broken. Criminal = a court case that intends to settle a dispute between two parties that simply disagree, but did not break any laws.

• Criminal = These court cases are always decided in state courts Civil = These court cases are always decided in federal courts.

• Civil = These court cases are always decided in state courts Criminal = These court cases are always decided in federal courts.

Concurrent jurisdiction occurs when...

• A court case meets the qualifications to be heard by both a state or a federal court.

• A court case meets the qualifications to be heard by the Supreme Court first.

• A court case meets the qualifications to be appealed more than once.

• A court case meets the qualifications to be decided by a special court.

Why is the idea of Jurisdiction important?

• It clearly establishes which courts have the authority to hear certain cases.

• It prevents corruption of judges and lawyers occurring in government.

• It provides a check and balance between the courts and the legislatures.

• It helps the courts determine the outcome of specific cases.

How is the federal court route and the state court route similar?

• The U.S. Federal Supreme Court acts as the last stop for appeals and the has the final say in both routes.

• They both allow the same maximum number of times your case can be appealed to higher courts.

• They both involve interpreting the laws of the National U.S. Constitution

• Both routes have a Supreme Court, that each have the final say to decide cases in their route.

Which is NOT a reason why an appeal could be filed to a higher court?

• The jury or judge did not act appropriately in the original case.

• The decision made by the judge or jury in the case is unconstitutional.

• New evidence is available that has significant potential to change the outcome of a case.

• A person on trial did not like the decision that the Supreme Court made, and has requested a new trial.

What is the purpose of Special Courts?

• They are experts on specific complex areas of the law, and are best able to decide those cases.

• They provide an alternative to appeals courts, that people can use.

• They have the authority to have the final decision on special types of cases, rather than the Supreme Court.

• They allow cases to go down the State and Federal Court System routes at the same time.

What is one difference between the WI State Supreme Court Different and the U.S. Supreme Court?

• WI Supreme Court has 10 Judges, the U.S. Supreme Court has 9 Judges.

• WI Supreme Court Justices serve for life. U.S. Supreme Court Justices serve for 10 year terms.

• WI Supreme Court Justices are elected by the people, after being recommended by the governor. U.S. Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.

• WI Supreme Court has the final say on all State Cases. U.S. Supreme Court has the final say on all Federal Cases.

Based on Article III of the U.S. Constitution, what is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• To Make Laws

• To Enforce Laws

• To Interpret Laws

• To Negotiate Laws