The Judicial Branch

Question 1

A main difference between state and federal courts is

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state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

Question 2

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

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original

Question 3

Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

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a panel of judges.

Question 4

When a court interprets laws in a way that creates or promotes social change and wrestles with moral issues, it is engaging in judicial

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activism.

Question 5

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 6

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

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a judge and jury.

Question 7

Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must

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go through a selection process.

Question 8

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 9

A losing party in a federal trial court can

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appeal to a higher federal court.

Question 10

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

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appellate and trial courts.

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