Judicial branch study guide
What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common?
Which principle does the U. S Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?
If you get a traffic ticket for driving under the influence of alcohol what court must you appear in?
Marie is called to serve as a witness for the defense Marie is called to serve as a witness for the defense. What type of court is she going to?
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
The following passage is from McChulloh v The following passage is from McChulloh v. Maryland (1819) “If… such be made the mandate of the Constitution, we have only to obey; but that instrument does not profess to enumerate the means by which the powers it confers may be executed…” Which Constitutional provision does the decision in McCulloh v. Maryland (1819) support?
Mary was found guilty of kidnapping at a Circuit Court Mary was found guilty of kidnapping at a Circuit Court. Her public defense attorney did not call any witnesses and declined to give a closing statement. She believes her attorney did not provide her with adequate legal representation. To which court would she argue her conviction?
Why for federal judges enjoy a life term?
The city of Baltimore needs to 50 acres to build a new water treatment plant. There is 60 acres near the Baltimore River that is the only place the plant can be built. The city can acquire the land through what process?
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
Mark’s attorney has just cross examined the state’s last witness Mark’s attorney has just cross examined the state’s last witness. What happens next?
Article III of the Constitution established the U. S. Supreme Court Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does the article refer to the court as “Supreme”.
Which level is missing?
What is the correct order of Florida’s courts, from lowest to highest authority?