WorksheetsU.S. Court System - 7th Grade Civics - Ms. Diaz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Interpreting laws is the function of which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
If someone receives a court order to appear in court, they have received what?
Ex Post Facto Law
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Subpoena
A Judicial Order
What is a Writ of Certiorari?
the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws; made up of the Supreme Court and all other lower courts
The procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case
A law that punishes a person for doing something that was not illegal at the time it was done
An earlier event or action that is used as an example or guide to be considered in similar circumstances
What is the first and final step of the trial process?
Selection of Jury & Jury Deliberation
Opening & Closing Statements
Jury Deliberation & Opening Statements
Testimony of Witnesses & Evidence
Select all of the following that are steps in a trial process.
Opening Statements
Jury Instructions
Standing Committee Meeting
Testimony of Witnesses & Evidence
Deliberation
Which term below matches the following definition: A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court.
lawyer
jurisdiction
appeal
judge
Which example below would fall under under Military Law?
Murder
Personal Injury Case
Discrimination
Conduct unbecoming of an officer
Define Jurisdiction.
An earlier event or action that is used as an example or guide to be considered in similar circumstances
The power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are constitutional
The courts' powers to administer justice
a judgment
The Supreme Court can review any federal, state, or local law to decide whether it is constitutional defines which term?
Precedent
Appeal
Judicial Review
Verdict
Select the term that means laws related to dispute between people or groups (like suing someone).
civil law
law
criminal law
military law
Select the term that means laws that are meant to protect public safety.
civil law
criminal law
laws
county laws
Which type of law deals with conflicts between citizens like property disputes?
civil
criminal
constitutional
military
Which type of laws deal with crimes like murder or arson?
civil
criminal
constitutional
military
Define Due Process.
a lawful proceeding in which a jury makes a decision based on evidence presented in court
A law that punishes a person for doing something that was not illegal at the time it was done
following established legal procedures to ensure that all people are treated fairly and equally under the law
The right and power for courts to hear a case, interpret, and apply the law
Which court is the middle level of the Federal Court System?
U.S. District Court
FL Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Which level of court would hear a case where one person is suing another?
Court of Appeals
County Court - Civil
Supreme Court
County Court - Criminal
Which option would most likely lead to a criminal case?
A person is caught breaking into a house.
A person breaks a leg at a friend's house.
A person is discriminated against in a public place.
A person disrespects their military commander.
A request to a higher court to decide whether a trial was conducted properly is called what?
Verdict
Appeal
Judgment
Pardon
The job of reviewing cases for errors that may have happened in a lower court is the job of ...
The Supreme Court
Appellate (Appeals) Court
District Court
The President
Which level of the court system is responsible for deciding if a lower court made errors in a previous case?
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Review Court
County Court
