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civics unit 7

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what is the primary duty of the judicial branch? interpret the law
which trial court has original jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws? US district court
what type of jurisdiction does the US court of appeals have appellate
what is the final court of appeals in the US legal system? US supreme court
what is the highest court in the US legal system? US supreme court
list some examples of the types of cases heard in the federal courts. US constitution, US federal law, and the US government
how are federal judges selected? appointed by the president, confirmed by the senate
what is the highest court in the NC legal system? NC supreme court
which court in the NC legal system hears cases on appeal from the superior and district courts? NC court of appeals
which NC court is the trial court that hears cases involving felonies and civil suits over $10000? NC superior court
which NC court is the trial court for misdemeanors and civil suits involving amounts less than $10000? NC district court
how are the judges in the NC legal system? by vote, elected in
what do justices on the supreme court write to explain the decision that is has made in a court case? majority opinion
what do justices on the supreme court write if they agreed with the majority decision, but had different reasons for doing so? concurrent opinion
what do justices on the supreme court write to explain the opposition to the courts decision in a case? dissent opinion
what term refers to the decision that have been made in previous court cases? precedent
what type of judicial philosophy would a judge have if they based their rulings upon the "original intent" of the constitution and the law? strict interpretation
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