District Court Review

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What is the traffic light color used to represent the U.S. District Courts?

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Green Light

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Which of the following options is the best description of Original Jurisdiction? Options: The power of a court to review a case after it has been decided., The ability of a court to enforce laws and regulations., The jurisdiction of a court to hear appeals from lower courts., The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

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The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

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What do we call a Federal Court case that involves the U.S. Military?

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court-martial

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How many judges rule a case at the U.S. District Court level?

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One judge

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What is the only level of the Federal Court system where jury trials are held?

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District Courts

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How many total U.S. District Courts are there in the United States?

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94

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Which of the following is an example of a court case that would likely not be heard in U.S. District Courts? A state law dispute between two private parties., A criminal case prosecuted by the federal government., A case involving a violation of federal laws., A maritime dispute.

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A state law dispute between two private parties.

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True or False - Both civil and criminal cases can be heard in U.S. District Courts.

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True

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The _________ appoints district court judges with the approval of the ________.

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President; Senate

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How long does the term last of a U.S. District Court Judge?

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Lifetime appointment