ch. 18 exam Flashcards
what do we call the system of two levels of independently operating courts in the U.S.
dual court system
what are the two kinds of federal coUrts
constitutional and special courts
what are the four types of jurisdiction in the judiciary
exclusive and concurrent, original and appellate
which of the following is the two criteria upon which the federal court can hear a case
the subject matter or the parties involved in the case
how long do federal constitutional court justices serve
for life
what court is the only court established by the constitution
the supreme court
Federal judges are appointed by
the president
Which federal courts have original jurisdiction?
district courts
in which federal court are most cases heard
district courts
How many federal district courts are there?
94 district courts
identify the inferior courts of the federal judiciary
constitutional and special courts
what types of civil cases does the court of international trade hear
all civil actions regarding international trade that involve government agencies, actions, and officials
what type of jurisdiction do the federal courts have
limited jurisdiction
the federal courts of appeals hear cases of what jurisdiction
appellate jurisdiction
how many justices sit on the supreme court in the U.S
9 justices
what term is defined as the power of the federal court to determine the constitutionally of an act of govt
judicial review
which supreme court case established the power to determine acts of the executive and or legislative branches unconstutional
Marbury v. Madison
what are the three opinions that can be issued by the supreme court of the U.S
Concurring, Dissenting, and Majority
What are the two ways in which a case may reach the supreme court of the U.S
writ of certiorari or appeal
what do we call the written documents that are drafted to support a party’s oral argument before the supreme court
legal brief
what do we call the period of time when the supreme court justices consider cases in which they have heard oral arguments
sittings
what legal doctrine shields the U.S government from being sued
qualified immunity
what legal word is defined as satisfaction of a claim or payment
payor (not sure about this answer)
which court hears claims for damages against the federal government
The United States Court of Federal Claims
