Judicial Branch

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What are the two types of cases courts hear?

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criminal and civil cases

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What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

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interpret laws

Front

Which article in the constitution created the Judicial Branch?

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III

Front

Which federal court is highest in the country? Options: U.S. District, U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. Supreme Court

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Which is an example of a type of case a federal court might hear? Options: kidnapping, divorce, traffic violation

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kidnapping

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Which courts at the federal level are trial courts? Options: U.S. District, U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. District

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What type of cases do district courts hear?

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Both criminal and civil

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What type of court is an appeals court?

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It is not a trial court, only reviews decisions made by trial courts.

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What is the total number of U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals in America?

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13

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What is the total number of U.S. District Courts in America?

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94