Article III: The Courts

Question 1

best

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the authority given to the judicial branch

Question 2

The selection of federal justices by the executive branch is an example of

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checks and balances.

Question 3

Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

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appellate

Question 4

The Supreme Court is best characterized as

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an appellate court.

Question 5

Under the Constitution, the judicial branch must try criminal cases with a of one’s peers.

Question 6

Appellate jurisdiction refers to

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the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.

Question 7

Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears?

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An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.

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