Judicial Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Sharon Sexton
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 16 pts
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 16 pts
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 17 pts
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 17 pts
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 17 pts
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 17 pts
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
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