Court System, Lawyers, 1st Amendment

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You can appeal to a higher court to review your case, if you are found guilty in the trial court.

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you are found guilty in the trial court.

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An appellate court is where the

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appeal is heard

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The highest court in the federal court system is

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Supreme Court

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The federal court system handles

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civil and criminal cases

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The authority to hear certain cases is called the _____________.

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jurisdiction

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Most cases are tried in ________ and are ________.

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state courts: settled out of court

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Most cases before the Supreme court are there through _______.

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appeal

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A case before the supreme court most likely ______.

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answers an important constitutional question.

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How are federal judges selected?

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They are nominated by the president by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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For what reason would a criminal defendant plead guilty in a plea bargaining arrangement with the prosecutor? Options: They are innocent, The defendant is worried about going to prison for a long time if convicted by the jury, There is insufficient evidence to prove their guilt, They want to win a civil case

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The defendant is worried about going to prison for a long time if convicted by the jury