Civics Chapter 8: The Judicial Branch

Front

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch? Options: Interpret the laws, Enforce the laws, Write the laws

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Interpret the laws

Front

Which federal Court is at the top of the Federal Court System Triangle?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Which federal Court is at the bottom of the Federal Court System Triangle? Options: District Courts, Supreme Court, Appellate Courts

Back

District Courts

Front

Which federal Court is the middle of the Federal District Court Triangle? Options: District Courts, Supreme Court, Appellate Courts

Back

Appellate Courts

Front

After a trial has passed through a District Court and the Court of Appeals, it may go to the ___? (Options: Country Court, Supreme Court, Federal Court)

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Only the ___ can decide which cases it will hear.

Back

Supreme Court

Front

What is the only type of federal court that uses juries while hearing cases? Options: District Courts, Supreme Court, Appellate Courts

Back

District Courts

Front

The jury's duty is to discuss the evidence and reach a ___ or decision.

Back

Verdict

Front

What can an accused person do if he or she feels they weren't given a fair trial? Options: Send a complaint to the judge, Ask for a retrial, Ask a higher court to review the case

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Ask a higher court to review the case

Front

Judges on the court of appeals___.

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review the legal procedures involved in the original case