Ch. 8 Vocab

What does 'Jurisdiction' mean?

• The authority to hear a case

• A type of legal document

• A law enforcement officer

• A type of court

What is 'Original Jurisdiction'?

• The final decision in a case

• A special type of jury

• The authority to hear a case first

• The power to change laws

What does 'Appeal' mean?

• To ask for a lower sentence

• To request a new judge

• Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court

• To plead guilty to a crime

What is 'Appellate Jurisdiction'?

• The power to appoint judges

• The authority to enforce laws

• The right to a jury trial

• The authority to review a decision of a lower court

What is a 'Felony'?

• A serious crime

• A type of court

• A legal document

• A minor legal violation

What is a 'Misdemeanor'?

• A legal agreement

• A serious crime

• A smaller or less serious offense

• A type of legal defense

What is a 'Jury'?

• A panel of people selected to hear a case

• A legal document

• A type of punishment

• A law enforcement agency

What is a 'Verdict'?

• A legal argument

• The decision of the jury

• A new law

• A type of legal document

What is a 'Civil Suit'?

• A case usually involving only financial damages

• A government lawsuit

• A criminal trial

• A type of clothing for court

What does 'Bailiff' do?

• Defends the accused

• Keeps order in court and looks after the accused

• Decides the verdict

• Pays bail for the accused