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Government: Judicial Branch

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Voir Dire is...
Jury Selection
What kind of courts are found in larger cities divided?
Municiple Courts
What is challenge for cause?
lawyer gives reason to dismiss jury
what is premptery dismissal?
automatic dismissal
Breaking in with the thought to steal is...
Burglary
Actually stealing something is...
Larceny
What does a judge say to allow a witness to answer?
Overrulled
What kind of courts are created by congress?
Inferior Courts
How many Supreme Court members must agree to oversee a case?
4
What does the Supreme Court being a high court mean?
it has the final say and it's the last court
Small claims & criminal probate...
Municiple
What is it called when the opinion of the court agrees with majority but wants to make an additional point?
Concurring
What is not performed by the majestrate?
record of court proceedings
How are federal and Supreme Court judges chosen?
they are appointed by the president and approved by the senate
Who does not severely impact appointment of federal judges?
Members of the Supreme Court
What is a court order requiring attendance?
Supina
What is giving false testimony called?
Purgery
What is the function of the grade jury?
to decide whether a case will go to trial or not
What is the difference between special and constitutional courts?
specific kinds of cases
What kinds of cases do courts of appeals have jurisdiction?
no original jurisdiction
An opinion that disagrees is a...
Descenting opinion
What kind of jury decides whether guilty or not?
Petit jury
Why were circuit courts created?
to relieve the supreme courts
Constitution means what judge says it means...
Judicial Review
Federal District Court hears only what kind of cases?
original
What is a person who initiates a case?
Plantiff
What is the type of law that includes disputes between private party?
Civil
Who decides a case?
Jurisdiction
What is the state's highest court?
State Supreme Court
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9
Term for jury's formed decision
Verdict
How long do judges on the federal constitutional court serve for?
Life long term
How are state and local judges chosen?
Election
What kind of courts hear cases of minors?
Juvenile Courts
What is the only court made by the Constitution?
Supreme Court
What is it called when court hears a case for the first time?
Original Jurisdiction
How long does each side get during oral arguments?
30 min.

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