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What is the only court the Constitution creates?
the supreme court
What are the two court systems in the United States?
What are the two kinds of legal cases?
What is the job of the Court of Appeals?
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Why is it difficult to take a case to the Supreme Court?
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What can you do if you lose a case in the trial court?
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What does it mean if an appellate court affirms a case?
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What action can the Supreme Court take if a law is unconstitutional?
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What is evidence used for in a legal case?
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What is a trial with no jury called?
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Match the following descriptions with the correct court type:
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Study Notes
Structure of the Court System
- The Constitution establishes only one court: the Supreme Court.
- Two primary court systems in the United States: Federal Court system and State Court system.
Types of Legal Cases
- Legal cases are classified into two main categories: Criminal and Civil.
Court Functions and Roles
- The Court of Appeals' primary role is to review trial verdicts and may alter them.
- In the event of a loss in trial court, individuals have the option to appeal to a higher court.
- If an appellate court affirms a case, the original verdict remains unchanged.
- The Supreme Court has the authority to strike down laws deemed unconstitutional.
Court Procedures
- Evidence presented in court aims to establish innocence.
- A trial without a jury is termed a Bench trial.
Court Types and Characteristics
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Trial Court:
- May include a jury trial.
- First point of hearing cases.
- Handles both civil and criminal cases while applying laws.
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Appellate Court:
- Comprises panels of typically three judges.
- Focuses on reviewing verdicts for errors.
- Does not hear cases for the first time, handling appeals from trial courts.
- Addresses both civil and criminal cases under the law.
Supreme Court Case Selection
- Accessing the Supreme Court can be challenging as it selectively chooses cases for review and hears a limited number.
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