Structures & Functions of the Judicial Branch

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What is the structure of the federal trial courts?

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Federal District Courts

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Which court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases arising under federal law?

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Federal District Courts

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What is the jurisdiction of the federal courts limited to? Options: Cases between citizens of two or more states, Questions of federal laws, Neither of these two, Both of these

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Both of these

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Which court has original jurisdiction over cases affecting ambassadors and cases between two or more states?

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U.S. Supreme Court

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What is the function of the judicial branch?

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Interpreting and applying laws

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What type of jurisdiction do the Circuit Courts of Appeals have?

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Appellate jurisdiction

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What is the purpose of judicial review?

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To protect the rights of the people against unconstitutional actions

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Which amendment protects the rights of people to fair treatment under state laws?

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Fourteenth Amendment