CP U.S. Legal System 2

Question 1

What is the structure of the federal court system?

Accepted Answer

Three levels: District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court

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One level: the Supreme Court

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Two levels: District Courts and Supreme Court

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Four levels: Magistrate, District, Circuit, and Supreme Court

Question 2

What is federal question jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Authority to hear cases arising under the Constitution, federal statutes, or treaties

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Jurisdiction over government agency cases

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Jurisdiction when a federal judge asks questions

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Right to appeal state decisions to federal court

Question 3

What is diversity jurisdiction in federal court?

Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction over cases between citizens of different states where the amount exceeds $75,000

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Jurisdiction over racial discrimination

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Jurisdiction over international party cases

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Jurisdiction promoting diversity

Question 4

What is the Supremacy Clause and what principle does it establish?

Accepted Answer

Article VI establishes federal law as supreme and prevails over conflicting state law

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Establishes the Supreme Court as highest

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Gives the President supreme authority

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Establishes separation of powers

Question 5

What is the role of a grand jury in the U.S. legal system?

Accepted Answer

Determine whether sufficient evidence exists to indict a person for a serious crime

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Determine guilt or innocence

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Sentence convicted criminals

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Hear civil cases

Question 6

What is judicial review and how was it established?

Accepted Answer

The power to declare laws unconstitutional, established in Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Reviewing judicial appointments

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Appellate review of trial decisions

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Senate review of nominees