Court Structure and Pre-Trial Flashcard Review

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The stating of guilt or innocence in response to a charge

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plea

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lower level court at the state level that hears minor cases about motor vehicle offenses, trepassing, shop lifting and simple assualt

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municipal court

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A hearing in which the suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty

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arraignment

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All of the following are courts at the federal level EXCEPT: U.S. Criminal Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Circuit Courts

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U.S. Criminal Courts

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The lawful authority of a court to hear or to act on a case from its beginning and to pass judgement on the law and the facts

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original jurisdiction

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The lowest level of the federal court system where criminal and civil trials are heard

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District Courts

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How many justices are there on the Supreme Court of the United States?

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nine

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A group of 5-23 jurors that decide if there is sufficient evidence to bring the accused person to trial is known as a

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grand jury

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In the state of NJ, what court is responsible for hearing civil and criminal trials?

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Superior Court

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All federal judges are appointed by the _____________ and confirmed by the ____________.

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President/ Senate