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Judicial Court

Judicial Branch Court vocabulary

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The Supreme Law of the Land is called the The Constitution
The highest federal court in the United States is the Supreme Court
What allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws? Judicial Review
A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights. Civil Law
A system of law concerned with punishment of those who commit crimes. Criminal Law
The first court to hear a criminal or civil case is called a ___________________. Trial Court
Court that has the power to hear appeals and reverse lower court decisions. Appellate Court
Courts that hear disputes about laws of one state are _____________________. State Courts
How many Supreme Court Justices and there? Nine
The lowest level of Federal Courts is called __________________________. District Court
A trial in which the judge alone hears the case without a jury. Bench Trial
Deals with problems between states. Federal Court
A body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law is called a _______________________. Jury
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a proposition is true or valid (proof) is called ______________________. Evidence
A citizen from another state sued me! Federal Court
Someone is polluting the environment. Both
Someone ran into me with a car! Ouch! State Court
Someone violated my books copyright. Federal Court
Someone wants custody of my child! State Court
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