Judicial Branch Study Notes Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret and apply the law.
True or False: The Judicial Branch is responsible for creating laws.
False
Fill in the blank: The highest court in the United States is the _____ Court.
Supreme
What are the two main types of cases that the Judicial Branch handles?
Civil and criminal cases.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the Judicial Branch? A) Interpreting laws B) Enforcing laws C) Resolving disputes D) Reviewing lower court decisions
B) Enforcing laws
What is judicial review?
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
True or False: Federal judges are appointed for life.
True
What is the term for a written opinion issued by a court?
Judgment or opinion.
Who has the authority to appoint federal judges?
The President of the United States.
Fill in the blank: The system of courts in the United States is often referred to as a _____ system.
dual
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Judicial Branch?
To serve as the highest appellate court in the United States.
True or False: The Supreme Court can only hear cases that originate in federal courts.
False
Multiple choice: Which amendment established the Judicial Branch? A) First Amendment B) Second Amendment C) Third Amendment D) Article III of the Constitution
D) Article III of the Constitution
What is the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Courts are the trial courts in the federal system.
District
What is the primary function of appellate courts?
To review decisions made by lower courts.
True or False: State courts and federal courts operate independently of each other.
True
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?
Jurisdiction.
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes a ‘precedent’? A) A new law B) A previous court decision C) A legal argument D) A court’s opinion
B) A previous court decision
What does it mean for a court to be ‘concurrent’?
It means that both state and federal courts have jurisdiction over a case.
