Chapter 8 The Federal Courts and the Judicial Branch

Which courts hear the vast majority of cases in the United States?

What was President Franklin Roosevelt's reason for wanting to "pack" the Supreme Court?

Opinion written by Supreme Court justices who do not agree with a decision

In the case of Marbury v. Madison the Supreme Court asserted its power of

Who hold the power to impeach a federal judge?

In which case did the Supreme Court assert its power of judicial review?

Supreme Court case that expanded the implied powers of Congress.

A hearing involving violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Members of the military violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice, subject to prosecute in a

an opinion signed by at least five members of the Supreme Court

Which of the following is a minor criminal case?

Which term refers to the sole right to hear a court case?

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court asserted its power of _____.

Which type of jurisdiction is held by a court that reviews the proceedings of a lower court?

This group gathers and and hears evidence- recommends sufficient evidence criminal charges

the sole right to hear a case

Which term refers to previous court rulings?

Which of the following refers to the immunity a nation has against being sued?

What kind of cases makes up the major part of the Supreme Court's load?

A person who files an appeal.

In which court do people bring claims against the U.S.?

Which courts serve as the trial courts of the federal systems?

A lawyer appointed to defend people who cannot afford legal representation.

Law that establishes a layer of courts above the district courts.

the person against whom a complaint is filed

The Constitution gives the _ the power to approve all federal judges.

The middle tier of the federal court system is made up of the

In which case did the SC declare Congress lacked the power to outlaw slavery in territories?

When a party to a case wants to appeal a case to the Supreme Court, it asks the Court to issue

legal process by which people who cannot pay money they owe receive court protection

___ refers to cases that fall under both federal and state jurisdiction.

Who provides security at federal courthouses?

The concept that a judge should interpret the Constitution according to its original intention

What significant power did Hamilton foresee for the federal courts?

Which term refers to someone who files an appeal?

Congress has the power to ____ judges and remove them from office.

A majority opinion is one that is signed by at least how many members of the SC.

The written arguments of each side to an appeal are called ___.

court occupying the lowest tier of the federal court

After the Civil War, the SC tended to view economic regulation as something that _____.

How many justices does the Supreme Court have today?

Senatorial courtesy plays a role in nominations to the

The confirmation process of a nominee to the SC begins with hearings before the _____.

The Framers thought that making federal judgeships permanent would help ensure

Which of the following refers to the immunity a nation has against being sued?

Provide security at federal courthouse.

In the job of the ______ to represent the United States in federal court.