7.1 Understanding the Judicial Branch

What are the two main jobs of the judicial branch of government?

• Enforcing laws and creating laws

• Interpreting laws and ensuring fair enforcement

• Creating laws and interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws and collecting taxes

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In a civil case, what does the court do after each side presents its position?

• It decides on a punishment

• It applies the law to the facts and decides in favor of one side

• It calls for a retrial

• It dismisses the case

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Explain the difference between a criminal case and a civil case.

• A criminal case involves a dispute over property, while a civil case involves a crime.

• A criminal case involves a crime, while a civil case involves a dispute between parties over rights.

• A criminal case involves a dispute between two companies, while a civil case involves a crime.

• A criminal case involves a dispute between two states, while a civil case involves a crime.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role does a jury or judge play in a criminal trial?

• They present evidence

• They decide on a verdict of guilty or innocent

• They enforce the law

• They create new laws

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Analyze why the judicial branch is important in ensuring laws are fairly enforced.

• It creates laws that are fair

• It interprets laws and ensures they are applied consistently

• It enforces laws through the police

• It collects taxes to fund law enforcement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the primary focus of a civil case?

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To resolve disputes over rights between parties

• To punish criminal behavior

• To create new laws

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Discuss the significance of witnesses in a criminal trial.

• They decide the verdict

• They provide evidence to help determine the verdict

• They enforce the law

• They create new laws

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What is the role of a defense attorney in a criminal trial?

• To prosecute the defendant

• To represent the defendant and ensure a fair trial

• To decide the verdict

• To enforce the law

How does a civil case differ from a criminal case in terms of outcomes?

• Civil cases result in imprisonment, while criminal cases result in fines

• Civil cases result in monetary compensation, while criminal cases can result in imprisonment

• Civil cases result in community service, while criminal cases result in monetary compensation

• Civil cases result in new laws, while criminal cases result in community service

What is the primary function of the prosecution in a criminal trial?

• To defend the accused

• To present evidence against the accused

• To create new laws

• To enforce the verdict