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Open Book Quiz. Courts . Explain the following:. What is jurisdiction? Over what cases do lower federal courts have jurisdiction? Over what cases does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction? What about state, city, local courts?
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Open Book Quiz Courts
Explain the following: • What is jurisdiction? Over what cases do lower federal courts have jurisdiction? Over what cases does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction? What about state, city, local courts? • What is a precedent? How are they used? How are they set? Why would precedent be important? • What are appeals? What are courts of appeals? If the Constitution prevents “double jeopardy” how are appeals Constitutional? What is appellate jurisdiction? • What is a brief? How is an amicus curiae brief different than a regular brief?