Judicial Branch/ Court System

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Cases that involve damage to someone's property

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Civil Court

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When people have a disagreement that they can't solve between themselves and take it to court, what kind of case is this called?

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Civil Case

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When a person commits a crime, they are tried in what type of case?

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Criminal Case

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If a person loses a case and does not believe the ruling is fair, they can take it to a higher court. This is called a(n)?

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Appeal

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How many active members are there in the Supreme Court?

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Nine

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Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

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President

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Role of the judicial branch

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interpret laws

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Highest court in the land

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Supreme Courts

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This kind of court case relates to the rights of citizens

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Civil

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A group of citizens who hears and decides the outcome of a court case is called

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Jury