judicial branch Flashcards
(18 cards)
explain the difference between the federal and state court systems.
federal court deals with laws that apply to the entire US
state courts deal with state laws and each state would have its own system from its own state constitution.
what types of cases are typically heard in federal courts?
federal laws
US constitution
what types of cases are heard in state courts?
state laws
state constitution
disagreements between citizens of the same state.
everyday issues
describe the function of a trial court.
trial courts hear cases for the first time and review evidence to decide who’s right. Federal courts are called district courts.
what is the role of a jury in a trial court.
the jury in a trial has 12 people listen to evidence and decide the case.
explain the purpose of appellate courts.
the appellate courts let the decision of the trial court stand, or change it. They can also make everything start over and send the case back to the trial court.
how is supreme court different from the other courts.
supreme has 9 justices, it has power over federal laws, it appeals court decisions for errors.
describe the steps in the appeal proccess
reviewing trial court decisions, asking for a review
what options does an appellate court have when reviewing a case?
affirm, reverse, remand.
what does it mean for a court to affirm reverse or remand a decision
affirm means to let the trial court stand
reverse means to change the trial court choice
remand means to send the case back to the start (trial court)
explain the relationship between federal and state law
federal apply more to the US as a whole
state law apply to certain states
what is a precedent and why is it important?
a precedent is important bc it is involved with the supreme court.
describe the differences between criminal law and civil law
criminal law are about people committing crimes and getting punished.
civil laws are more about disagreements
give examples for each type of law
civil law example: divorce
criminal law: misdemeanor
what are the possible outcomes of a criminal trial
supreme court, court of appeals, trial court
what are possible outcomes of a civil trial
supreme court, court of appeals, trial court
how is the military justice system different from the civilian justice system
military revolves around the military
civillian dosen’t.
how does juvenile justice system differ from the adult justice system
juvenile justice is for those under 18
adult justice is for adults.
