Unit 7 Review

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Which court has ORIGINAL jurisdiction over Arlo Bennet's case for vandalizing the school wall with spray paint writing “Ms. Bartlett Rulez”? Options: the US District Courts, the Circuit Court, the State Supreme Court, the Juvenile Court

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the Juvenile Court

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Where would Ms. Meyer’s case go next after suing Mr. Smith for $800 in damages? Options: The Appeals Court, The Municipal Court, The Circuit Court, The US District Courts

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The Circuit Court

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Who would hear Johnny Appleseed's case FIRST regarding his freedom of speech after posting an image with the caption “school iz 4 losers”? Options: Appeals Court, Circuit Court, US District Courts, Family Court

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US District Courts

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What type of cases would the State Supreme Court hear? Options: Cases tried for the first time about family matters, Cases tried for the first time about federal law, Cases involving the US constitution, Appeals from the State Appeals Court

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Appeals from the State Appeals Court

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Which court is the last stop for cases appealed from State Courts?

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Supreme Court

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A court has original jurisdiction when it hears a case that is being presented for the first time.

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It hears a case that is being presented for the first time.

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Which of the following statements about federal judges is TRUE? Options: They must have had previous service as State court judges or attorneys., They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate., They serve for 12 years as set by Congress., They have a training period of 4 years

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They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court is FALSE? Cases can reach the Supreme Court by certificate and writ of certiorari., The Supreme Court only hears between 80-95 cases per year., The Supreme Court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction., The Supreme Court only reads briefs; it does not hear oral arguments.

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The Supreme Court only reads briefs; it does not hear oral arguments.

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The Judiciary Act of 1789

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Created the federal court system

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What kind of court system does the US have?

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Dual court system