Judicial Branch Test Review

Front

The judicial branch's main job is what?

Back

To interpret laws

Front

What is the highest court in the United States and the final decision?

Back

US Supreme Court

Front

What is the process called when the Supreme Court determines a law from Congress or an executive order/act from the president unconstitutional?

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Judicial Review

Front

If a person commits a crime, a court will determine if they are guilty or not guilty in this type of case.

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Criminal Case

Front

What explains as citizens, we have protections in that constitution that protect us from unfair government actions and laws?

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Due process of law

Front

A court will settle disagreements between two people in this type of case.

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Civil Case

Front

When a court has the authority to hear a case for the first time, they have which jurisdiction?

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Original

Front

When a court has the authority to review a lower courts decision, they have which jurisdiction?

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Appellate

Front

This landmark Supreme Court case created the principle of judicial review.

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Marbury v. Madison

Front

Ms. Slaybaugh gets into a car accident because she accidently ran into someone. The person gets out of the car and punches Ms. Slaybaugh. Police arrest the lady. Which type of case is this?

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Criminal