4.01 The Judicial Branch – Flashcards

The majority of federal cases in the United States are settled by U.S. District Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Appellate Courts U.S. Courts of Appeals

Which of the following cases would the U.S. Supreme Court be the first to hear? a civil trial between residents of one U.S. state a civil trial where neighbors sue one another a criminal trial involving a U.S. ambassador a criminal trial for a suspect in a murder

Which of the following cases would be heard first in a state trial court? dispute over maritime claims dispute over immigration laws damages related to an act of war damages related to a car accident

What is the role of a judge in a jury trial? The judge listens to both sides of the case to make a recommendation to the jury of what outcome to decide. The judge makes sure the evidence is presented fairly and that the jurors understand the law and procedures. The judge chooses who will serve on the jury and will consider the recommendation of the jury in a bench trial. The judge selects what evidence may be shown at trial and what evidence will be reserved for the appeals court.

Petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court have increased over time and are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari increased over time and are primarily accepted in forma pauperis decreased over time and are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari decreased over time and are primarily accepted in forma pauperis

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court justices? The Chief Justice serves for life, and the associate justices have set terms. The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation. The Congress has decreased the size of the Supreme Court over time. The Congress can remove a justice with the president's consent.

Which of the following cases would be heard first in an U.S. District Court? a citizen living in Texas sues his neighbor for property damage due to roaming cattle citizens from Arizona accuse each other of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon a citizen of Mexico residing in Utah accuses a U.S. university of violating her civil rights

The U.S. Supreme Court accepts the vast majority of petitioner requests for cases about one percent of cases requested for review cases that involve laws beyond its jurisdiction one case per year that questions a federal law

The federal court of original jurisdiction is the U.S. Lower Court U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals

Article III of the U.S. Constitution establishes the state court systems names only the Supreme Court creates the U.S. District Courts divides the states into circuits

Most federal judges serve for the term of the president life or until resignation 10 years 20 years

Which of the following established the federal court system, including circuits and appellate courts? Article III of the U.S. Constitution Article II of the U.S. Constitution The Judiciary Act of 1789 The Judiciary Act of 1987