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QuestionAnswer
How many judges serve in the district court One Judge
What is the other name for the district court Trial Court
If you appeal a case What court hears your case Court of appeals or the appellate court
How many judges serve on the supreme court 9
If an appellate court sends a case back to the trial court it has ……. Remanded case
Which Court(s) Does not have a jury? Supreme and appellate
Define the word jurisdiction in one word Authority
Which states share a circuit with PA.? Delaware & NJ
Write an example of a civil case Divorce, Money
Write an example of a criminal case Murder, kidnapping, Robbery
If you go to the COA How many judges will you see 3 judges
T/F Supreme is trial court F
T/F When The COA Affirms a case it is sent back to the district court F
How many district courts are In the US 94
How many circuit courts are in the US 12
T/F PA practices the death penalty T
Executing juveniles who have committed serious crimes is legal in the US. T/F F
Who appoints federal judges President w/ Senate approval
The 6 students involved in harassing phoebe prince were charged as criminals T/F F Charges were dropped
Who is the plaintiff in the case Popov v. Hayashi Popov.
What is the decision called at the end of a case Verdict
All Jurors must agree in order do reach a verdict T/F T
The Court of appeals affirms the case or the case is appealed Which is 1st Case is appealed.
What is a hate crime Crime based on religion race gender
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