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Judicial Hierarchy: District Courts vs. Court of Appeals

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What is the primary function of the District Courts in the judicial hierarchy?

To create precedents that apply nationwide

To hear cases only if they are appealed from the Court of Appeals

To decide questions of fact and outline the key details of the case (correct)

To have a discretionary docket and choose which cases they will hear

What is the main difference between the dockets of the District Courts and the Court of Appeals?

District Courts have a mandatory docket while the Court of Appeals has a discretionary docket (correct)

District Courts decide roughly 350,000-400,000 cases per term while the Court of Appeals decides 47,000-50,000 cases per year

District Courts create precedents only for the District making the decision while the Court of Appeals creates precedents for the entire Circuit

District Courts have single judges deciding cases while the Court of Appeals has 3 judge panels

What is the primary role of the Supreme Court in the judicial hierarchy?

To have a mandatory docket and hear all cases brought before it

To create precedents that all other courts in the country must follow (correct)

To create precedents that only apply within the Supreme Court's jurisdiction

To decide questions of fact that were established by the lower courts

What is the primary difference between how cases are decided in the District Courts versus the Court of Appeals?

District Courts decide questions of fact while the Court of Appeals does not consider questions of fact Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal for the President when making federal judicial nominations?

To nominate judges who will create precedents that align with the President's ideological or partisan preferences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for becoming a federal judge?

Being appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement outlined in the constitution for the president, the Senate, or the House of Representatives?

The constitution outlines no requirements for federal judges Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common way for criminal cases to be resolved?

Plea bargain Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common way for civil cases to be resolved?

Settlement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court's authority of judicial review?

The framers of the constitution assumed there would be the authority of judicial review Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to overturn a Supreme Court decision?

Have the President issue an executive order overriding the Supreme Court's decision Signup and view all the answers