JUDICIAL BRANCH

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The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

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jurisdiction

Front

The two types of courts are ___ and ___.

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federal and state

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

The role of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret the laws

Front

The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

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original and appellate

Front

Which of the following is NOT a part of a criminal case? evidence is presented to a grand jury & they decide if there is enough evidence to indict, the district attorney gathers works with law enforcement to gather evidence, once the trial court decides the case, it then automatically goes to the appellate court, Once indicted by a grand jury, a new trial begins with a new set of jurors

Back

once the trial court decides the case, it then automatically goes to the appellate court

Front

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

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president; Senate

Front

What does judicial review mean?

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that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

Front

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review came from which court case?

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Marbury v Madison

Front

How many Supreme Courts are there?

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1