U.S. Federal Court System

What is federalism?

• State Government has all the power

• National Government has all the power

• State and National Government Share power

America has what type of Court system?

• A single Court system

• A dual Court System

What does Judicial (Joo Dish Shull) refer to?

• Making Laws

• Enforcing Laws

• Judging Laws

If a court has the right to hear a case first, this is called...

• Jurisidiction (Jur ish dic shun)

• Appeal

If Mr. Kilday lives in Loudon County, but was caught speeding in Fairfax county, which county has jurisdiction to try his case?

• Loudoun County

• Fairfax County

What does appeal (Uh-peal) mean?

• Go to prison immediately

• A chance to hear your case again to a higher court

What is an appealate (Uh pell it) court?

• Hears a case for the first time

• Hears a case on appeal

Where do courts get their power or authority from?

• U.S. Constituion

• State Constitution

• Both the U.S. and State Constitutions

How many types of courts are there in the Federal Court System?

• 1

• 3

• 5

Which court is the Highest court in the Land (America)?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court