What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?
Understanding Our Courts: State and Federal Systems

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Ms. Robinson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Legislation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of court handles cases involving federal laws?
Circuit Courts
Juvenile Courts
Federal Courts
State Courts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a less serious crime?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the power of the courts to determine if a law is constitutional called?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a civil case, the person who files the complaint is called the:
witness
plaintiff
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