Judicial Unit

Which term refers to a serious criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year?

• Civil case
• Felony
• Concurrent jurisdiction
• Misdemeanor

Who is responsible for representing the federal government before the Supreme Court?

• Solicitor general
• Chief justice
• Magistrate judge
• Public defender

How does the power of the Supreme Court act as a check on the President?

• By appointing federal judges
• By vetoing legislation
• By ruling executive actions unconstitutional
• By declaring war

What is the main difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

• Original jurisdiction only deals with civil cases, while appellate jurisdiction only deals with criminal cases
• Appellate jurisdiction has more power than original jurisdiction
• Original jurisdiction hears cases for the first time, while appellate jurisdiction reviews decisions made by lower courts
• Original jurisdiction is handled by state courts, while appellate jurisdiction is handled by federal courts

What is the importance of the Supreme Court's power to overturn previous rulings?

• It prevents the President from making new laws
• It limits the authority of lower courts
• It ensures that all decisions are final and cannot be challenged
• It allows for adaptation to changing societal norms and values

Who is the party being accused or sued in a court case?

• Associate justice
• Defendant
• Plaintiff
• Grand jury

What is the purpose of a grand jury in the judicial system?

• To issue arrest warrants
• To determine if there is enough evidence to indict a defendant
• To oversee civil cases
• To provide legal advice to the judge

What is the path a case takes through the court of appeals?

• The case is heard by a single judge, then goes to a jury trial, and finally the court of appeals
• The case goes through a trial court, then a grand jury, and finally the court of appeals
• The case is automatically sent to the Supreme Court for review
• The case is reviewed by a panel of judges, then a decision is made

What term refers to a legal proceeding where a defendant is tried for committing a crime?

• Defendant
• Plaintiff
• Grand jury
• Trial

In the judicial system, what is the role of a plaintiff?

• To provide legal advice to the judge
• To issue an arrest warrant
• To file a lawsuit against the defendant
• To represent the defendant