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US Judicial Branch Chapter 15 & 16

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What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?

To resolve society's conflicts (correct)

To appoint federal judges

To enforce laws

To make laws

What is the primary responsibility of the Prosecuting Attorney?

To oversee the trial

To give the verdict

To present evidence of a crime on behalf of the people (correct)

To defend the defendant

What is the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

To establish the Supreme Court

To outline the duties of Federal Judges

To define the role of the Judicial Branch

To set up the current system of federal and circuit courts (correct)

How do Federal Judges, including Supreme Court Judges, get their job?

They are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Appellate Courts?

To look for errors of law from lower courts Signup and view all the answers

How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a search warrant?

To present evidence to the judge Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Grand Jury in the criminal process?

To weigh evidence to determine if a person should be brought to trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Plea Bargain in the criminal process?

To reduce the number of trials courts must hold Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a judge who believes the court has the right to use judicial review extensively?

Judicial Activist Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a judge who believes the court should only apply the rules and not make new ones?

Judicial Restraint Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a wrong act done with intent, such as armed assault?

Felony Signup and view all the answers