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Which of the following cases would be heard first in an U.S. District Court? |
A citizen of Mexico residing in Utah accuses a U.S. university of violating her civil rights |
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What is the role of a judge in a jury trial? |
The judge makes sure the evidence is presented fairly and the jurors understand the law and procedures |
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During a jury trial, |
each side in a criminal or civil case will present evidence to support their position |
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Petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court have |
increased over time and are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari |
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Which of the following cases would be heard first in a state trial court? |
damages related to a car accident |
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The majority of federal cases in the United States are settled by |
U.S. District Courts |
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Which of the following cases would the U.S. Supreme Court be the first to hear? |
a criminal trial involving a U.S. ambassador |
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The federal court of original jurisdiction is the |
U.S. District Court |
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The U.S. Supreme Court accepts |
about one percent of cases requested for review |
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Which of the following established the federal court system, including circuits and appellate courts? |
The Judiciary Act of 1789 |
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Jurisdiction means the |
authority to hear and rule on a certain type of case |
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A case appealed from a Georgia court of appeals would go to the |
Georgia court of last resort |
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