Judicial Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "jurisdiction"?

• Authority to hear a case

• Authority to review a decision of a lower court

• A serious crime

• A smaller or less serious offense

What does "original jurisdiction" mean?

• Authority to hear a case first

• Authority to review a decision of a lower court

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional

• A smaller or less serious offense

What is "appellate jurisdiction"?

• Authority to hear a case

• Authority to review a decision of a lower court

• A serious crime

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional

What is a "felony"?

• A smaller or less serious offense

• Authority to hear a case

• A serious crime

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional

What does "misdemeanor" refer to?

• A serious crime

• A smaller or less serious offense

• Authority to review a decision of a lower court

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional

What is "judicial review"?

• Authority to hear a case

• Authority to review a decision of a lower court

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional

• A serious crime