Judicial branch

Article 3 of the Constitution established the U.S Supreme Court. Why does this Article refer to this court as “Supreme?”

• It hears more cases than any other court

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

• Its officers are appointed by the president of the United States

• It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches

An oil barge belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damaged the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City and Ft.Walton. The oil also endangered the shrimp and crab industry in Florida. The State of Florida sues Alabama. Which court has Jurisdiction over the case?

• The U. S. Supreme court

• Florida Supreme court

• U.S. Court of appeals for the 11th circuit 

• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

How does an appellate court differ from the trial court?

• An appellate court usually has a jury

   

• An appellate court decide issues of fact

• An appellate court examines more witnesses

• An appellate court reviews another courts decision

Which are the only federal courts to have juries ?

• U.S District courts

• U.S Supreme courts

• U.S Court of appeals

• U.S District Court of appeals

What step can a party immediately take once  it loses its case in the U.S. District court?

• It can appeal to the U.S  Supreme court

• It can appeal to the Florida Supreme court

• It can appeal to the U.S. Circuit court of Appeals

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

How do the Justices of the Supreme court Communicate their decisions

• New agencies televise that Justices voting is happening 

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• The Justices cast a secret ballot and issue each decision without comment 

• As soon as oral argument ends, the justices vote and announce their decisions

• Once a decision is reached, one of the Justices writes a majority opinion, while others may write a dissenting opinion

The Diagram below provides details about the U.S. Court system

U.S District Court ---------> U.S Circuit Court of appeals ------------> ?

Which court completes the diagram?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Florida District Court

• Court of Veterans appeals 

• Florida Supreme court

What is this a picture of?

• A jury

• A group of friends

• A lawyer

• The supreme court justices

How many justices serve on the supreme court?

• 2

• 5

• 7

• 9

What is judicial review?

• Asking an appellate court to decide a case

• The supreme court power to determine whats constitutional

• The supreme court

• John Marshall