Federal Courts (CE. 9a)

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Which article of the US Constitution do the federal courts get their power from?

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Article III

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What type of jurisdiction does the US Court of Appeals have?

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Appellate

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Court with original jurisdiction, 94 total courts throughout the country, can have a jury, also known as trial courts.

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US District Courts

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What is the "dual court system"?

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The division of courts between the federal government and the state governments

Front

Which federal court is allowed a jury?

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US District Court

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Which federal court ONLY has appellate jurisdiction?

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US Court of Appeals

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Which federal court would hear a case allegedly violating the US Constitution and its amendments?

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US Supreme Court

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Which federal court has appellate and limited original jurisdiction?

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US Supreme Court

Front

The ability of each branch of government to limit the power of the others is crucial for maintaining balance. What is this ability called?

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Checks & Balances

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"dual court system"

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the division of the courts into two separate systems, one federal and one state.