Florida Supreme Court Facts
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How many Justices must participate in every case in the Florida Supreme Court?

  • All seven
  • At least five (correct)
  • Three
  • Four

Where is the official headquarters of the Florida Supreme Court located?

  • Jacksonville
  • Miami
  • Tallahassee (correct)
  • Tampa

How many qualified persons does the Judicial Nominating Commission recommend for the Governor to choose the next Justice?

  • Two
  • Three to six (correct)
  • One
  • Ten

For a decision to be reached in the Florida Supreme Court, how many Justices must agree?

<p>At least four (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do Justices' names appear on the general election ballot for a merit retention vote in Florida?

<p>After their term expires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Supreme Court consider when reviewing a state court decision?

<p>Both the federal and state grounds of the judgment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances will the Supreme Court review a state court judgment based on a federal point?

<p>If it is broad enough to sustain the judgment without reference to the federal question (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of filing a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court?

<p>To seek review of the judgment or decision of a lower court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the Supreme Court denies a writ of certiorari for a case?

<p>The lower court's decision remains in effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are most Supreme Court decisions reached?

<p>By unanimous consent among the Justices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the Supreme Court express minority opinions?

<p>Through concurring or dissenting opinions in specific cases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a state court judgment to be eligible for review by the U.S. Supreme Court?

<p>The judgment must have been issued by the highest court in the state. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Article III, Section 2, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution, what authority does the Supreme Court have regarding state court decisions?

<p>The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction to review decisions of lower federal courts and state courts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria is NOT mentioned in the text as a requirement for a state court judgment to be eligible for review by the U.S. Supreme Court?

<p>The judgment must have been issued by a unanimous decision of the state court. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a state court judgment being subject to no further review or correction in any other state tribunal?

<p>It demonstrates that the judgment is eligible for review by the U.S. Supreme Court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

<p>The U.S. Supreme Court can only review state court judgments that represent the final determination of the litigation and are not subject to further review within the state court system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

<p>The U.S. Supreme Court can only review state court decisions that have been issued by the highest court in the state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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