Courts

Question 1

Courts?

Answer 1

Both judge in circuits/districts

Question 2

What is a criminal case?

Answer 2

Involve violations of the law that are punishable by fines or imprisonment

Question 3

The involvement of criminal case?

Answer 3

Plaintiff : The government
Remedy : High stakes (fine, imprisonment, ect.)
Standard of proof : Beyond reasonable doubt [ 98% ]
Forced testification of defendant : No

Question 4

What is a civil case?

Answer 4

Involve disputes between individuals or groups over matters of responsibility or rights

Question 5

The involvement of the civil case?

Answer 5

Plaintiff : Private city or group
Remedy : Monetary damages
Standard of proof : Preponderance of evidence[52%]
Forced testification of defendant : No

Question 6

Plaintiff?

Answer 6

Brings legal charges against another

Question 7

Defendant?

Answer 7

Accused of violating the civil or criminal code

Question 8

Federal Laws?

Answer 8

Rules that apply throughout the U.S. these laws apply in every state.

Question 9

State Laws?

Answer 9

Each has its own system of laws and courts.
There are 50 states and several commonwealths and territories within the U.S
* More cases are heard at the state court than federal

Question 10

(state court flow) State?

Answer 10

1) State trial
2) Appellate Court of Appeals
3) Last resort

Question 11

(state court flow) Federal?

Answer 11

1) District
2) Appeals

Question 12

Supreme Court?

Answer 12

View 80-90 cases
Federal and State are linked and pass the cases to them

Question 13

State Judges do what?

Answer 13

Elected to the Bench (true for almost all states)
Serve four year terms

Question 14

What about federal judges?

Answer 14

nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

constitution guarantees them life tenure