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Judicial Branch Rev

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Original jurisdiction Can hear the case for the first time it has been presented in the legal system
Appellate court Hears a case after another court has ruled on the case
Trial cases heard for the first time at the federal level takes place in...? U.S. District Courts (Trial courts)
Trial cases heard for the first time at the state level takes place in...? Circuit and County courts
Where does a case go if it has been appealed? State: District courts of appeal Federal: U.S. Court of appeals
What is the highest court for both state and federal? Florida Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court
What is the role of the judicial branch? Interpret and apply laws
What is the role of the Supreme Court? Judicial Review: make sure the other branches are not passing laws that goes against the U.S. Constitution
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof rests with the... Prosecution
Where are the instructions for the judicial branch located? Article III of the U.S. Constitution
What is a common punishment if someone is found liable in a civil court case? Reimbursement (repayment) of the plaintiff (person who sued)
How many U.S. Supreme Court justices are there? 9
What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison? Judicial Review
Person who is suing someone Plaintiff
Person who is being sued Defendant
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