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Kaye JB Review 2

Judicial Branch Review #2

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How many justices are there in the Supreme Court? Nine
What is the highest court in the land? Supreme Court
Which important document is the Supreme Court the guardian of? Constitution
What is the power of the Supreme Court to determine if laws and acts of Congress are Constitutional? Judicial Review
Which landmark Supreme Court Case established the principle of Judicial Review? Marbury v Madison
Which group of laws define which acts are crimes? Criminal
Which court cases deal with disputes between two parties, often over money or harm to a person's reputation? Civil
What is the term for the person that initiates a lawsuit in Civil Court? Plaintiff
What is the term for the person who defends themselves against the complaint in Civil Court? Defendant
What is a less serious crime with a punishment of less than a year in jail called? Misdemeanor
What is a more serious crime with a punishment of more than a year in prison? Felony
What is the first step in the procedure for criminal cases? Arrest
In a criminal court case the accused may be committed to jail or released on what? Bail
In which step of the criminal case procedures is probable case reviewed, the accused enters a plea, and a trial date is set? Arraignment
Both Criminal and Civil Court cases allow individuals to do what if they believe they received an unfair trial? Appeal
In Civil Court a case may be heard by a judge or a what? Jury
What is the principles of government where each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others? Checks and Balances
The United States has a _________________ court system with courts at both the federal and state level. Dual
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