Chapter 11 Short Answer

Question 1

Explain the circumstances and ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education Topeka

Answer 1

Linda Brown was a black schoolgirl who was recruited by the NAACP to take part in a lawsuit against their school to stop segregation. Earl Warren was chief justice and he did a lot in his court to end segregation and promote equality. This case outlawed segregation in public schools.

Question 2

What are the 3 decisions the court of appeals can make?

Answer 2

Uphold the original decision, reverse the decision, and send the case back to the lower court to be tried again.

Question 3

List any 3 of the kinds of cases federal courts hear

Answer 3

bankruptcy, cases that involve U.S. laws, treaties with foreign nations

Question 4

What are the 2 types of federal courts?

Answer 4

Constitutional and legislative

Question 5

What 2 types of juries are used in criminal cases & how many people are in each one?

Answer 5

grand jury- 16-23 people
petit jury- 6 or 12 people

Question 6

What does the Federal Court System consist of?

Answer 6

the supreme court and lower courts established by congress

Question 7

a ___ party may appeal a case from a _______ to a ________. If that party loses in the ___________, he or she may appeal the case to the _______.

Answer 7

losing, district court, court of appeals, court of appeals, supreme court