Structure of the US Court System

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What type of jurisdiction do trial courts have?

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Original jurisdiction

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How many U.S. district courts are there?

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94

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What type of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over?

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Cases between two or more states

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How many judges usually hear federal appeals?

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Three

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What is the main role of the Supreme Court?

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Appellate jurisdiction

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What does 'standing' in legal terms mean?

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The right to bring a case due to substantial stake

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What does 'mootness' mean in legal context?

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A case that no longer requires resolution.

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What is a 'circuit split'?

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Different conclusions by circuit courts on the same issue

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Which type of cases will the Supreme Court almost always hear?

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Cases where the federal government initiated the appeal

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What is one type of case that involves original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

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