Understanding the Judicial Branch

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• To create laws

• To fund government programs

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws and administer justice

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

• A misdemeanor is more serious than a felony

• A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony

• A felony is a less serious crime than a misdemeanor

• There is no difference between a misdemeanor and a felony

What is the purpose of appellate level courts?

• To conduct trials

• To create new laws

• To enforce laws

• To hear appeals from lower courts

Why is there a special court for juveniles?

• Juveniles are treated the same as adults

• Juveniles are always innocent

• Juveniles do not commit crimes

• Juveniles require a unique system focused on rehabilitation

What does the term 'appeal' mean in the judicial system?

• A new trial

• A process to review a lower court's decision

• A type of punishment

• A legal document

What is 'habeas corpus'?

• A court decision

• A legal punishment

• An order to bring a jailed person before a judge

• A type of court

What is the role of a mediator?

• To enforce laws

• To judge a trial

• To create laws

• To work with opposing sides to reach an agreement

What is 'jurisdiction'?

• The power to make laws

• The power to enforce laws

• The power to interpret laws

• The power to make judgments about the law

What is a 'trial'?

• A new law

• A legal document

• A type of punishment

• A formal meeting in court to present evidence

What is a 'violation'?

• A legal document

• An act of doing something allowed by law

• An act of doing something not allowed by law

• A type of court