THE JUDICIAL BRANCH

What is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

• Original jurisdiction refers to a case being heard in a federal court; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case being heard in a State court.
• Original jurisdiction refers to criminal or civil cases; appellate jurisdiction refers to only to civil cases.
• Original jurisdiction refers to a case that could be heard in a federal or a State court; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case that must be heard in a federal court.
• Original jurisdiction refers to a court where a case is first heard; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case being heard after it was tried in a lower court.

What did Alexander Hamilton mean when he said:
“Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation.”

• For laws to be effective, there must be courts to consistently interpret them.
• Laws that are not obeyed should be repealed by the courts.
• Laws don't mean anything.
• Courts were given all of the power when making laws.

How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 5

• 12

Choose the answer(s) that are true of Judicial Review.

• Allows the US Supreme Court the authority to choose which cases they will hear.

• Is the result of Marbury v Madison

• The actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review.

• Gives the US Supreme Court authority to rule actions unconstitutional.

Appellate Jurisdiction is when:

• a court is the first to hear a case

• a court has the authority to hear a case

• a court reviews the decision of a lower court

• power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case

Original Jurisdiction is when:

• a court is the first to hear a case

• a court has the authority to hear a case

• a court reviews the decision of a lower court

• power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case

Only US court with a Jury

• Supreme
• Appeal
• District

Which article of the Constitution sets up the Judicial Branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Establish laws

Which side brings the charges in a CRIMINAL case?

• Prosecution

• Bailiff

• Defendant

• Plaintiff