UNIT 4 Test Prep PDF

UNIT 4 TEST PREP ### DAY 4-5 NOTES ### What function does the U.S. Court of Appeals primarily serve? ### Which of the following is an example of a legislative court? ### What is the highest court to which a case can ultimately be appealed? ### What is the first step in the process of appealing...

UNIT 4 TEST PREP ### DAY 4-5 NOTES ### What function does the U.S. Court of Appeals primarily serve? ### Which of the following is an example of a legislative court? ### What is the highest court to which a case can ultimately be appealed? ### 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? ### What is a typical reason for the Supreme Court to agree to hear a case? ### In the appeals process, if the appellate court does not find an error in the lower court\'s decision, what happens? ### What is the primary purpose of criminal law? ### Which type of jurisdiction allows a case to be heard in more than one type of court? ### Which court has the authority to review the decisions of lower courts? ### What distinguishes civil law from criminal law? ### What is the highest court in the U.S. judicial system? ### Which type of court typically conducts civil or criminal trials before a judge or jury? ### What is original jurisdiction in the context of court systems? ### Which court stands between trial courts and the state\'s highest court? ### ### DAY 1-2-3 NOTES ### What type of jurisdiction allows a court to have sole authority to hear a case? ### Which of the following is NOT a specific case the Judicial Branch hears? ### What establishes the authority of Congress to create Inferior Courts? ### What is the primary role of Constitutional Courts? ### How can judges in Constitutional Courts be removed from their position? ### What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims? ### Which of the following statements about the Courts of Appeals is correct? ### What distinguishes the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims from other courts? ### Which courts are considered Legislative or Special Courts established by Congress? ### Which statement regarding military commissions is accurate? ### Who nominates judges for federal courts? ### For how long are judges of Constitutional Courts appointed? ### What is one of the responsibilities of U.S. Attorneys? ### What distinguishes Judicial Restraint from Judicial Activism? ### Which body confirms judges nominated by the President? ### What term do U.S. Marshals serve? ### Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of U.S. Marshals? ### What is meant by Judicial Activism? ### What does Congress set for Federal judges? ### What do judges explain to the jury during a trial? The Supreme Court looks for three things when choosing which cases to hear: significance, \_\_\_\_\_, and conflicts among lower courts. A writ of \_\_\_\_\_ is an order issued by the Supreme Court to review a lower court\'s decision. The job of the \_\_\_\_\_ is to represent the United States in cases before the Supreme Court. The \'rule of \_\_\_\_\_\' states that at least four justices must agree to hear a case. Supreme Court hearings are different from typical trial courts because they focus on legal questions rather than direct \_\_\_\_\_ of evidence. During the oral argument phase, each side presents its legal \_\_\_\_\_ to the justices. Once the Supreme Court rules on a case, the ruling is enforced by the \_\_\_\_\_ branch of government. Judicial \_\_\_\_\_ refers to justices who believe in limiting the powers of the courts to interpret the Constitution. Public opinion can sway the Supreme Court\'s actions, causing justices to consider \_\_\_\_\_ when making decisions. The concept of the \'living\' constitution suggests that the Constitution should be interpreted in the context of \_\_\_\_\_ changes.