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Which cases automatically belong to SCOTUS (meaning "Original Jurisdiction")?
Cases involving Federal law, Treaties, and the U.S. Constitution.
Which cases belong to the State Circuit courts?
Family matters, traffic violations, felonies, crimes.
Which courts can have a jury?
U.S. District Courts, and County and Circuit Courts.
Which court completes the chart?
Florida District Court of Appeals
How many Justices serve in SCOTUS?
9
Which courts handles misdemeanors, small claims, and civil cases of less than $15,000?
County Courts
For how long do SCOTUS Justices serve for?
life-terms, or until retired, or die
Which court has jurisdiction over cases involving bankruptcy, the ocean, and cases over disputes of $75,000 or more?
SCOTUS
Which court has jurisdiction?
State Supreme Court
A group of pirates tried to take over a ship off of the coast of Florida, but failed and were caught by the Coast Guard. Which court has jurisdiction over the case?
Federal/SCOTUS.
What is the meaning of the word "verdict"?
The decision that is reached in a court case
What is the purpose of an Appeals Court?
To review cases coming from lower courts and to allow those cases to move towards a new trial, or to keep the past verdict.
How many justices serve in the Florida Supreme Court?
7
What is the meaning of "Judicial Review"?
The power of SCOTUS to declare a law unconstitutional or constitutional.
What are the names of the 4 courts in the State-Court-System (from the lowest to highest court)?
County, Circuit, District Courts of Appeals, and State Supreme Court.
Who appoints State Supreme Court Justices?
The governor of the State
