iCivics Judicial Branch: Judicial Branch in a Flash

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What is the only court that the United States Constitution actually created?

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Supreme Court

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What allows Congress to create courts other than the Supreme Court?

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The United States Constitution

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How many systems of courts are there in the United States?

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Two

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What do federal courts deal with?

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Disputes about laws that apply to the entire United States

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What is the first court to hear a case called?

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Trial Court

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How many people are in a jury trial?

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Twelve

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What can appellate courts do with a trial court's decision?

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Affirm, reverse, or remand

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How many justices are on the panel at the U.S. Supreme Court?

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Nine

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What kind of power does the U.S. Supreme Court have over federal laws?

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Judicial review

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What is the main goal of a civil case?

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To decide which side's version of the story is correct