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1
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What is the judicial branches job?

A

Interpret laws

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How does a federal judge get his/her job?

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Nominated by President & confirmed by Senate

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3
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How long is the term of office for a federal judge?

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Life

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4
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What qualification must a federal judge meet?

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No specific requirements

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5
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Who has the judicial power of the U.S.?

A

Supreme Court

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6
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What is original jurisdiction?

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The Supreme Court is the first and only court to hear a case

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7
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What is appellate jurisdiction?

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The power to modify the lower court’s decision

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8
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Who is the Chief Justice?

A

John G. Roberts

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9
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Who are the associate justices?

A

Elena Kagan & Brett Kavanagh

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10
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What crime is defined in section 3?

A

Treason

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11
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What is treason?

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Waging war against the U.S., giving information, aid or comfort to enemy

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How is treason punished?

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Death or life imprisonment

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13
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What is judicial review?

A

Gives the Supreme Court & Federal Courts the authority to interpret the Constitution

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14
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What is the highest court of the land?

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Supreme Court

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15
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How many justices sit on Supreme Court?

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9 justices

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16
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What is the ranking of courts?

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  1. Supreme Court (1)
  2. Circuit Court of Appeals (12)
  3. District Court (94)
17
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Where do the majority of cases start in our court system?

A

State Courts

18
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What is a plaintiff?

A

The person who brings a case against another person

19
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When can you bring an appeal?

A

When you believe there was something procedurally wrong with your trial

20
Q

What cases are brought before the Supreme Court?

A

Appeal

21
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How many decisions does the Supreme Court justices hand down per year?

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80

22
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What reasons will prevent your case from getting to the Supreme Court?

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  1. It is moot-the conflict is over
  2. There has been no actual harm done yet
  3. You have no standing in the outcome
  4. It is speculative-asking for advice on whether a law would be constitutional
23
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If the Supreme Court refuses to hear a case, where does it go?

A

Executive or legislative branch

24
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When does the court have original jurisdiction?

A
  • Between the U.S. and a state
  • Between 2 or more states
  • Cases involving foreign ministers or ambassadors
  • Brought by citizens of one state against citizens of another state
25
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When does the court not have original jurisdiction?

A

Between 2 local government officials

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