Judical Branch Study Guide Flashcards
As a result of which Supreme Court case do states need to provide a lawyer to defendants who can’t hire one? Which amendment does this fall into?
Yes the Gideon vs. wainwright .the 6th amendment
Which Supreme Court case extended due process to juvenile?
In re Gault
What happens if the accused waives his or her rights to remain silent?
.If he doesn’t remain silent he might give up evidence against himself and will be used as an evidence
What is the significances of the Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison?
.Can congress give Supreme Court powers that aren’t listed in the constitution. No, powers are only listed in the constitution.
Precedent means, a ruling that is used as the basis for the judicial decision in a later, similar case. So when ruling on an issue the Supreme Court may follow _________ or over rule ________
1) precedent 2) a case
Plessy vs. ferguson decision “separate but equal” reflected American approve of ?
.The blacks
The Supreme Court decision in brown vs. board of education broke with precedent in deciding the issue of_________________
.Separating the blacks from whites
The Supreme Court made its ruling in Miranda vs. Arizona on the basis of which amendment?
5th and 6th amendment were violated
Which level of federal courts are trial courts?
District
Which part of the constitution established the judicial branch?
Article 3
What is the court final appeal?
It’s when the court review the case made by the lower courts
What does concurrent jurisdiction mean?
Both the federal and state courts have jurisdiction.
Describe a civil case
Adds that the court decides in favor of one side or the other
Most cases come to the Supreme Court from who?
Lower courts
What are some key factors that the Supreme Court considers when deciding to accept a case?
Does it affect the whole country not just one and does it raise constitutional question.
