Supreme Court/Federal Courts

Question 1

This type of opinion sets a legal precedent.

Answer 1

Majority

Question 2

There can be up to eight of these types of opinions?

Answer 2

Concurring

Question 3

This type of opinion is when people agree with the majority but for a different reason.

Answer 3

Concurring

Question 4

This type of opinion is when you disagree with the majority

Answer 4

Dissenting

Question 5

There can never be more than four of these types of opinions

Answer 5

Dissenting

Question 6

US supreme court has what type of jurisdiction?

Answer 6

Original & Appellate

Question 7

The federal court has what type of jurisdiction?

Answer 7

Appellate

Question 8

The federal district court has what type of jurisdiction?

Answer 8

Original

Question 9

How many courts does the Federal district court have?

Answer 9

94

Question 10

How many courts does the Circuit Court have?

Answer 10

12

Question 11

How many judges does the US supreme court have?

Answer 11

9

Question 12

What is a majority opinion?

Answer 12

Announces the Supreme Court’s decision in a case.
Sets a legal precedent
Only 1 majority opinion written

Question 13

What is a majority opinion?

Answer 13

announces the Supreme Court’s decision in a case.

Question 14

What is a dissenting opinion?

Answer 14

The side that disagrees