From the mid-1900s to the present, the Supreme Court has MOSTLY dealt with issues involving
personal liberty/Constitutional Rights
Justices reach the Court through
presidential appointment
Which statement BEST describes original jurisdiction?
The authority of a court to hold a trial
A case which is used to set an example or rule
Precedent
When all justices on the Supreme Court are in agreement
Unanimous
The right to hear a case
Jurisdiction
How do the vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court reach the Court?
as appeals from lower court decisions
Wisconsin sues Minnesota for pollution which kills fish in the Saint Croix River. Where is this case heard?
Supreme Court
How long is a Supreme Court Justice's Term?
They are appointed for life
A view on a case which the justices write down.
Opinion
President Trump can make a law to end abortion.
F
John steals money from his employer and loses in state trial court. He argues that he should get a new trial because Wisconsin law was not followed. Where would the case go?
State appeal court.
What role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the legislative branch?
they review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution
What does having apellate jurisdiction mean?
The legal authority of a court to hear appeals of a lower court
The winning side in a case (the opinion of most justices)
Majority
Would a Burglary trial be heard by the Supreme Court?
No
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the law
How many justices are on the Supreme COurt
9
The idea that the Judicial Branch can declare laws and actions of the executive Unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Which of these BEST describes the dual court system by which the U.S. operates?
The shared power between the national and state governments
Which headline illustrates the use of judicial review?
New York State's Reapportionment Plan Ruled Unconstitutional
The court system is given the job of interpreting laws and is MOST associated with what branch of government?
judicial
Which statement BEST summarizes the concept of jurisdiction?
The type of case a court will hear is based on where the court is located
Members of the U.S. Supreme Court are appointed by __________________. These appointments are approved by _________________________.
The President; The Senate
Jane sues the school district for violating her 1st Amendment rights. Who has jurisdiction here?
Federal COurt
When a justice disagrees with the majority
Dissenting
What does Judicial Review mean?
The Supreme Court determine the constitutionality of laws
John steals money from his employer. Where would this case be heard.
State trial.
President Trump could end legal abortion by appointing a Supreme Court justice who wants to overturn Roe V Wadw
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Billy is charged with counterfeiting. Where would this case go?
Federal trial (district)
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