Question 1

Lifetime tenure gives Supreme Court justices independence from:

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political and popular pressures

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state courts

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legislative and executive branches

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checks and balances

Question 2

The Supreme Court chooses to review cases:

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it believes to have national importance

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appealed after a Circuit Court decision

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that have been appealed

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the President has recommended to them

Question 3

In which case would the Supreme Court exercise JUDICIAL REVIEW?

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A federal law that is unclear.

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An appeal due to illegally obtained evidence.

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A case involving the violation of a person's rights.

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A case between two states

Question 4

How does the Supreme Court share its decisions on a case?

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They write opinions

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Through a secret vote.

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They give a speech.

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They share a statement to the news.

Question 5

What gives courts the power to interpret if a law is unconstitutional?

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judicial review

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writ of certiorari

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appeal

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jurisdiction

Question 6

Which court would have jurisdiction over a dispute between two states?

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US Supreme Court

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US Circuit Court of Appeals

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US District Court

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US Court of Appeals

Question 7

What are the only courts at the federal level that have a jury?

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US District Courts

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US Supreme Court

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US District Court of Appeals

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US Circuit Court of Appeals

Question 8

What court can a party appeal to if it loses in a US District Court?

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US Circuit Court of Appeals

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Florida Supreme Court

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Florida Circuit Court of Appeals

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US Supreme Court

Question 9

How is an appellate court different from a trial court?

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Appellate court reviews the decision of a previous case.

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Appellate court examines facts of the case.

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Appellate questions additional witnesses.

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Appellate court has a jury.

Question 10

What does a jury do during deliberation?

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Discusses evidence to determine guilt or innocence

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Reaches a verdict.

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Questions the witnesses of a case.

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Discuss the case with the lawyers.

Question 11

What is the final step a jury makes in a trial?

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Reaches a verdict, in which it decides if the defendant is guilty or not.

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Discusses the evidence with the lawyers.

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Investigates the evidence.

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Cross examines the witnesses.

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