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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are most Supreme Court decisions reached?

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

    When does the Supreme Court express minority opinions?

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

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