The Judicial Branch

Question 1

If a college student broke into a rival school in the neighboring town and damaged property in one of the computer labs, the case would most likely be heard by a

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state trial court.

Question 2

A court decides to interpret a law in a way that encourages the limitation of a judge’s power. The court relies on similar past rulings and stays very close to the literal meaning of the Constitution in its approach.This court is engaging in judicial

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restraint.

Question 3

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

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Both hear cases from lower courts.

Question 4

Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

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assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

Question 5

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 6

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

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a lower court made an error in a case.

Question 7

In addition to the Supreme Court, the federal court system includes

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appellate and trial courts.

Question 8

Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

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a panel of judges.

Question 9

A losing party in a federal trial court can

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appeal to a higher federal court.

Question 10

In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

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a higher court agrees to hear it.

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