Final Exam: The Federal Court System Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
T/F A dual court system is federalism
A
True
2
Q
What is Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
A
A court which a case is first heard
3
Q
What is Appellate Jurisdiction
A
A court that hears a case on appeal from a lower court that hears an appeal from a lower court
4
Q
What does the supreme court excersize
A
Original AND Appellate jurisdiction
5
Q
What is Exclusive and Concurrent Jurisdiction
A
Some cases can only be heard in federal courts
6
Q
What does federal courts exercise
A
Exclusive Jurisdiction
7
Q
What is Concurrent Jurisdiction
A
Cases that are tried in a federal court or a state court
8
Q
What two things is federal jurisdiction determined by
A
- Subject Matter
- Parties involved
