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Understanding the Role of the Judicial Branch

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

To appoint the Senate

To interpret and define law (correct)

To make the law

To appoint the President

What are the 4 Jurisdictions?

Concurrent, Exclusive, Original, Appellate

Match the Following:

U.S. District Courts = Appellate Jurisdiction Supreme Court = Original Jurisdiction Court of Appeals = Both

Match the Following: How many Judges for each?

<h1>Supreme Court = 9 District Court = 3 Court of Appeals = 1</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Which court is the principal trial court?

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

Which court is the "Last Resort"

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

Trial does function like principal trials courts?

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

If case is selected to go to the Supreme Court the prosecutor has 30 mins to present arguments?

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

How many votes does it take to have the Majority Opinion?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Opinions with definitions

<h1>Dissenting Opinion = final decision on the case Concurring Opinion = who disagrees with the majority Majority Opinion = votes with majority, but disagrees with the reasoning as to why</h1> Signup and view all the answers