Government Unit 2.5: The Courts Flashcards
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Federal judges serve lifetime terms.

True

What is guaranteed by the Constitution during criminal cases?

Trial by jury

What does the diagram depicting cases reaching the Supreme Court illustrate?

Appellate Jurisdiction

What is the final authority on legal questions in the United States?

<p>The Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the most likely reason the framers of the Constitution did not tell the judicial branch how to interpret the document? (Select all that apply)

<p>They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall?

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

The selection of federal judges by the executive branch is an example of?

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

What is an unanswered constitutional question about the judicial branch?

<p>What 'good behavior' means, with regard to judicial terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Constitution give Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

<p>The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does appellate jurisdiction refer to?

<p>The Supreme Court's authority to hear a case from a lower court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Federal Judges

  • Federal judges serve lifetime terms, ensuring judicial independence and stability in the legal system.

Constitutional Guarantees

  • The Constitution guarantees trial by jury in criminal cases, protecting the right to a fair trial.

Court Jurisdiction

  • Appellate jurisdiction occurs when cases are reviewed by a higher court, such as the Supreme Court.

Authority of the Supreme Court

  • The Supreme Court represents the final authority on legal questions in the United States, influencing law and policy nationwide.

Framers' Intent

  • The framers of the Constitution did not specify how the judicial branch should interpret the document to allow for independent judicial reasoning and adaptability to changing societal norms.

Jurisdiction Review

  • Further review of federal court decisions falls under appellate jurisdiction, distinguishing it from original jurisdiction.

Checks and Balances

  • The selection of federal judges by the executive branch exemplifies the system of checks and balances, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Judicial Terms

  • A significant constitutional question about the judicial branch relates to the interpretation of what "good behavior" means for judicial terms, impacting removal processes for judges.

Congressional Authority

  • The Constitution grants Congress the power to create a system of federal courts, anticipating the necessity for lower courts to handle cases before they reach the Supreme Court.

Understanding Appellate Jurisdiction

  • Appellate jurisdiction grants the Supreme Court the authority to hear cases that have been appealed from lower courts, shaping legal interpretations and precedents.

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Enhance your understanding of the judicial system with these flashcards focused on Government Unit 2.5, particularly Article 3: The Courts. This quiz includes key concepts like federal judges' terms, trial by jury, and the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction.

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