Exploring the Structure of the Judicial Branch

This video tutorial provides an overview of the judicial branch, focusing on the state and federal court systems. It explains the structure and functions of various courts, including probate, superior, appellate, and supreme courts in Connecticut, as well as the federal district and circuit courts. The video also covers the U.S. Supreme Court's role, including its jurisdiction and the process of judicial review.

What are the two systems within the judicial branch?

• Municipal and State

• Executive and Legislative

• State and Federal

• Legislative and Judicial

What type of cases does the probate court handle?

• Criminal cases

• Estates, wills, and trusts

• Traffic violations

• Family law cases

What is the role of the appellate court?

• To conduct new trials

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To issue parking tickets

• To handle cases involving the death penalty exclusively

What are the possible outcomes of an appellate court hearing?

• Probation, imprisonment, fine

• Dismissal, conviction, acquittal

• Guilty, not guilty, mistrial

• Affirm, reverse, remand

What distinguishes the federal court system from the state court system?

• The federal court system is only for bankruptcy cases

• The federal court system deals with matters involving federal law and the U.S. Constitution

• The federal court system only handles criminal cases

• The federal court system does not have a supreme court

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Federal Appellate Court

• The State Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court of the United States

• The District Court

What is judicial review?

• Reviewing evidence before a trial

• The Supreme Court's power to decide if a law is constitutional

• A review of judicial appointments

• The process of selecting jury members

How many justices are on the Supreme Court of the United States?

• Nine

• Seven

• Twelve

• Five

Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court of the United States?

• The Chief Justice

• The Senate

• The Governor

• The President

What is the special job of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• To oversee impeachment trials

• To appoint other justices

• To represent the U.S. in international courts

• To decide on all tie-breaking votes