Question 1

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

to decide the constitutionality of government actions

Answer

the power of the court to hear a case first, before any other court

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District Courts (94); Circuit Courts of Appeals (12); the Supreme Court (1)

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life

Question 2

What is the term of office for federal judges?

Accepted Answer

life

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25 years

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to decide the constitutionality of government actions

Answer

the power to hear a case first

Question 3

List the levels of the federal court system and how many courts at each level:

Accepted Answer

District Courts (94); Circuit Courts of Appeals (12); the Supreme Court (1)

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District Courts (12); Circuit Courts of Appeals (94); the Supreme Court (1)

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District Courts (94); Circuit Courts of Appeals (12); the Supreme Court (9)

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District Courts (94); Circuit Courts of Appeals (1); the Supreme Court (12)

Question 4

What is original jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court

Answer

to decide the constitutionality of government actions

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to order a new fishing boat from Bass Pro Shops

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the authority of a court to review decisions of inferior (lower) courts

Question 5

What is appellate jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

the authority of a court to review decisions of inferior (lower) courts

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the portion of the law that defines public wrongs and provides for their punishment

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the portion of the law relating to human conduct

Answer

the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court

Question 6

What is civil law?

Accepted Answer

Civil law is the portion of the law relating to human conduct, to disputes between private parties, and to disputes between private parties and government not covered by criminal law.  Civil cases involve non-criminal matters between parties, such as contract disputes or patent infringement.  Typically resolved with money.

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The authority of a court to review decisions of inferior (lower) courts.

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The portion of the law that defines public wrongs and provides for their punishment.  In criminal cases, defendants are tried for committing crimes as defined by law.  Typically resolved with acquittal, incarceration or parole.

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The power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court.

Question 7

What is criminal law?

Accepted Answer

The portion of the law that defines public wrongs and provides for their punishment.  In criminal cases, defendants are tried for committing crimes as defined by law.  Typically resolved with acquittal, incarceration or parole.

Answer

The authority of a court to review decisions of inferior (lower) courts.

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Civil law is the portion of the law relating to human conduct, to disputes between private parties, and to disputes between private parties and government not covered by criminal law.  Civil cases involve non-criminal matters between parties, such as contract disputes or patent infringement.  Typically resolved with money.

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The power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court.

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