Judicial Branch

1. Judicial Branch KOOSH BALL Game! Play! Created By: G. Wilson

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3. 50 POINTS Who is a plaintiff? ANSWER The “complainer” or person starting civil lawsuit BACK

4. 50 POINTS Which type of case involves a plaintiff? ANSWER Civil BACK

5. 50 POINTS What is bail? ANSWER Money paid to the court as a guarantee to return for trial. BACK

6. 50 POINTS What are the two due process amendments? ANSWER 5th & 14th BACK

7. 50 POINTS Which part of the Constitution sets up the judicial branch? ANSWER Article III BACK

8. 50 POINTS In the United States, the accused are ____ until proven ____. ANSWER Innocent, guilty BACK

9. 50 POINTS How long can a justice serve? ANSWER For life BACK

10. 50 POINTS How many justices serve on the Supreme Court? ANSWER Nine BACK

11. 100 POINTS What two kinds of legal conflicts do courts resolve? ANSWER Civil & Criminal BACK

12. 100 POINTS A guilty verdict can be______. ANSWER appealed BACK

13. 100 POINTS What is the significance of the 5th Amendment? ANSWER Federal gov’t must protect the rights of the accused. BACK

14. 100 POINTS What is the significance of the 14th Amendment? ANSWER States must protect the rights of the accused BACK

15. 100 POINTS Explain how ‘Miranda Rights’ protect the accused? ANSWER Police must inform The accused of their rights (remain silent, lawyer) BACK

16. 100 POINTS What is probable cause? ANSWER The reason for arrest based on available evidence BACK

17. 250 POINTS Identify each branch and their job. ANSWER Legislative- make laws Executive- carry out laws Judicial- interpret laws BACK

18. 250 POINTS If an individual were called for jury duty, which federal court would they go to? ANSWER U.S. District BACK

19. 250 POINTS What is the preliminary hearing called that takes place before trial? ANSWER arraignment BACK

20. 250 POINTS Identify the three procedures for civil cases ANSWER Plaintiff files a complaint Case heard by judge or jury Case can be appealed BACK

21. 250 POINTS What system is used to select the president and vice president? ANSWER Electoral College BACK

22. 250 POINTS Who approves or rejects all federal court judges and justices? ANSWER Congress- Senate BACK

23. 250 POINTS Who selects federal court judges and justices? ANSWER President BACK

24. 500 POINTS Which federal court reviews decisions of state supreme courts? ANSWER U.S. Supreme Court BACK

25. 500 POINTS If you appealed the decision of the U.S. District Court, who would review the case? ANSWER U.S. Court of Appeals BACK

26. 500 POINTS Describe a civil and criminal case involving an iPhone. ANSWER Civil- accident, contract Criminal- theft BACK

27. 500 POINTS Review- define bureaucracy ANSWER The many departments And agencies that help the President carry out laws. BACK

28. 500 POINTS Review- How do interest Groups influence legislation? ANSWER Lobbying BACK

29. 500 POINTS Review- Name three documents that we studied that influenced the U.S. Constitution. ANSWER Charters of the VA Company of London VA Declaration of Rights VA Statute of Religious Freedom Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence BACK

30. 500 POINTS According to the Constitution, who has the power to establish courts below the U.S. Supreme Court? ANSWER Congress BACK

31. 500 POINTS What is the supreme law Of the land and why is it given this title? ANSWER U.S. Constitution- most Powerful document governing our country. BACK

32. 500 POINTS What kinds of cases Are heard by federal courts? ANSWER Cases involving federal law or constitutional questions BACK

33. 500 POINTS The Supreme Court has extended the due process clauses to protect The guarantees of the… ANSWER Bill of Rights BACK

34. 500 POINTS Describe what could happen if a federal judge was involved in corrupt actions. ANSWER Impeached and convicted by Congress BACK

35. 500 POINTS What is judicial review? ANSWER The Supreme Court’s power to declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional. BACK

36. 500 POINTS What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction? ANSWER OJ- Hear a case first AJ- Review the decision of a lower court BACK

37. 1000 POINTS What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison? ANSWER It established judicial review BACK

38. 1000 POINTS Review: What are the four duties of citizenship? ANSWER Jury, Military if called, Pay taxes, obey laws BACK

39. 1000 POINTS Why were due process Protections included in the Fifth Amendment? ANSWER To limit the power of the national gov’t. (fearful of ‘king’) BACK

40. 1000 POINTS Provide two examples of how each branch participates in checks and balances. ANSWER Legislative- Override veto, Approve judges Executive- Veto, Appoint judges Judicial- Declare laws + executive actions unconstitutional BACK

41. 1000 POINTS Identify 3 types of cases that would go to the U.S. District Court ANSWER Federal law, constitutional questions, Crimes on US ships at sea, disputes between States, ambassadors BACK

42. 1000 POINTS Identify the two reasons for a civil case. ANSWER Receive compensation, Recover damages BACK

43. 1000 POINTS What is one thing that misdemeanors and felonies have in common? What is the difference? ANSWER Both are crimes- Felony= serious Misdemeanor= less serious BACK

44. 1000 POINTS Identify the five procedures Involved in felony cases. ANSWER Arrested for probable cause Jail or bail Arraignment- lawyer, plea Trial- jury, verdict Appeal BACK

45. 1000 POINTS Define due process ANSWER Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws. BACK

46. 1000 POINTS Identify the three things that could occur during arraignment ANSWER -Probable cause is reviewed -Attorney is appointed if necessary -Plea is entered BACK

47. 1000 POINTS Name the 3 federal courts that make up the cake and identify the jurisdiction of each. ANSWER US District- OJ US Court of Appeals- AJ US Supreme Court- AJ+ Limited OJ BACK