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What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
- To resolve disputes between individuals
- To determine property ownership
- To protect public order and safety (correct)
- To interpret legislative procedures
What is the highest court in the U.S. judicial system?
What is the highest court in the U.S. judicial system?
- State Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court
- U.S. Supreme Court (correct)
- U.S. Court of Appeals
Which type of jurisdiction allows a case to be heard in more than one type of court?
Which type of jurisdiction allows a case to be heard in more than one type of court?
- Appellate jurisdiction
- Concurrent jurisdiction (correct)
- Federal jurisdiction
- Exclusive jurisdiction
What distinguishes civil law from criminal law?
What distinguishes civil law from criminal law?
Which court has the authority to review the decisions of lower courts?
Which court has the authority to review the decisions of lower courts?
In the appeals process, if the appellate court does not find an error in the lower court's decision, what happens?
In the appeals process, if the appellate court does not find an error in the lower court's decision, what happens?
What is the first step in the process of appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court?
What is the first step in the process of appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Which of these types of courts is established by Article 3 of the Constitution?
Which of these types of courts is established by Article 3 of the Constitution?
What function does the U.S. Court of Appeals primarily serve?
What function does the U.S. Court of Appeals primarily serve?
What is an example of a legislative court?
What is an example of a legislative court?
Which court stands between trial courts and the state's highest court?
Which court stands between trial courts and the state's highest court?
What is original jurisdiction in the context of court systems?
What is original jurisdiction in the context of court systems?
Flashcards
U.S. Court of Appeals function
U.S. Court of Appeals function
The U.S. Court of Appeals reviews decisions of lower federal courts, looking for errors of law.
Legislative Court Example
Legislative Court Example
A court created by Congress for a specific purpose; NOT created by Article III of the Constitution.
Highest Appealable Court
Highest Appealable Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. judicial system.
Supreme Court Appeal First Step
Supreme Court Appeal First Step
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Article III Court Type
Article III Court Type
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Supreme Court case hearing reason
Supreme Court case hearing reason
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U.S. Court of Appeals Function
U.S. Court of Appeals Function
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Legislative Court Example
Legislative Court Example
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Highest Appeal Court
Highest Appeal Court
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Supreme Court Appeal First Step
Supreme Court Appeal First Step
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Article 3 Court Type
Article 3 Court Type
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Supreme Court Case Hearing Reason
Supreme Court Case Hearing Reason
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Study Notes
Function of the U.S. Court of Appeals
- Primarily reviews decisions of lower courts.
Example of a Legislative Court
- The question lacks the specific examples to identify a legislative court.
Highest Court for Appeal
- The U.S. Supreme Court
First Step in Appealing to the Supreme Court
- Filing a petition for a writ of certiorari.
Courts Established by Article 3 of the Constitution
- Constitutional courts
Supreme Court's Reason to Hear a Case
- Disagreement among lower courts on a point of law or significant legal issue.
Outcome if Appellate Court Finds No Error
- The lower court decision stands.
Purpose of Criminal Law
- To punish wrongdoing and protect society.
Jurisdiction Allowing Hearing in Multiple Courts
- Concurrent jurisdiction
Court with Authority to Review Lower Courts
- Appellate courts (or reviewing courts).
Distinction Between Civil and Criminal Law
- Civil law deals with private disputes, while criminal law concerns violations against the state.
Highest Court in the U.S. Judicial System
- The U.S. Supreme Court
Typical Trial Courts
- District courts (or state trial courts).
Original Jurisdiction
- The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.
Court Between Trial and Highest State Court
- Court of appeals (or intermediate appellate court).
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