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3. C 7-1

4. C 7 - 1 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. Write a fact from each story on CNN.

5. C 7 - 1 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. Write a fact from each story on CNN.

8. Judicial Branch created by Article III of the Constitution
Judicial Branch created by Article III of the Constitution. Equal justice in all states.

9. Judiciary Act of 1789 establish, the federal district and circuit courts

10. Federal Courts created so that people would receive equal justice in all states

11. Levels of courts in the federal court system District Courts, Appeals Courts, U.S. Supreme Court at the top level.

12. Federal Courts hear Criminal and Civil Cases

13. 13 Circuit Courts in the United States

14. Jurisdiction Limited by Constitution to prevent them from interfering with state courts, Federal Courts have jurisdiction in case disputes between two states

15. Supreme Court chooses cases that have constitutional implications that may affect many people.

16. Cases involving two states or American company and a foreign government the Supreme Courts have original jurisdiction

17. Concurrent Jurisdiction situation in which both state and federal courts have authority to hear a case

18. Original Jurisdiction authority to hear cases for the first time

19. Exclusive Jurisdiction only federal courts may hear and decide cases Example: dispute between an American company and a foreign government

20. U.S. Supreme Court have appellate jurisdiction and original jurisdiction

21. Congressional Legislation can limit the power of the Supreme Court

22. Chapter 7 Section 1 Independent Practice
Write answers in complete sentences.
If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

23. 1.Describe the Judiciary-Act-of-1789. 219

24. 2. How many circuit courts are in the United States? 219

25. 3. What created the judicial branch? 219

26. 4. Name two kinds of cases that courts hear. 218

27. 5. Which court has jurisdiction in case disputes between two-states

28. 6. What types of cases does the Supreme Court usually chooses? 221

29. 7. Describe Original Jurisdiction. 222

30. 8. Describe the three levels of courts in the federal court system. 222

33. C 7 – 1 Answer Key
1. established federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals
2. 13
3. Article-III of the Constitution
4. criminal and civil
5. Federal courts
6. constitutional-implications that may affect many people
7. authority to hear cases for the first time
8. district courts, appeals courts, Supreme-Court at the top level

36. 7-2

37. C 7 - 2 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. Write a fact from each story on CNN.

38. C 7 - 2 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. Write a fact from each story on CNN.

41. Judges enforce the rules, they do not make the rules.

42. District Court in the federal system has responsibility for determining the facts of a case, trials held and lawsuits begun

43. District Court have juries hear cases and reach verdicts

44. Marbury v. Madison 1803 established the U. S
Marbury v. Madison 1803 established the U.S. Supreme Court’s right of Judicial Review in federal cases. Nullify laws.

45. Dred Scott v. Sandford 1857 overturned by the Fourteenth Amendment

46. Worcester v. Georgia 1832 not enforced by President Andrew Jackson Cannot enforce rullings.

47. Appellate Jurisdiction authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court

48. Appeals courts reviews decisions from lower courts, they can reverse a lower court decision .

49. Criminal Case, if an accused person is judged innocent, neither side may appeal

50. Remand send a case back to a lower court to be tried again

51. Precedent past opinion upon which judges base their own decisions in similar cases

52. Supreme Court Justices opinions serves as a precedent for the lower courts, they communicate the Supreme Court’s views to the public

53. U.S. Supreme Court 8 Associate Justices, 1 Chief Justice

54. U.S. Supreme Court have appellate jurisdiction and original jurisdiction

55. Litigants parties to a lawsuit

56. Federal Court Judges are appointed by the president, given tenure so that they will not be subject to political influences

57. Lifetime Term protects them from public and political pressure, they can make unpopular decisions without fear of retaliation from opponents or fear of losing their jobs

58. U.S. Attorneys lawyers who prosecute people accused of breaking federal laws

59. U.S. Marshals people authorized to make arrests and take convicted people to prison

60. Magistrates federal judges who hear minor cases

61. Civics Chapter 7 Section 2
Independent Practice
Write answers in complete sentences.
If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

62. 1. Describe the District-Court. 223

63. 2. Describe the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury-v.-Madison. 233

64. 3. Describe the Appeals-Courts. 224

65. 4. In a criminal case, what occurs if an accused person is judged innocent? 224

66. 5. What happens when a judge uses a precedent to arrive at an opinion

67. 6. Who appoints District-Court judges? 227

68. 7. Why are Federal Judges are given tenure? 228

69. 8. Describe Remand. 225

72. Civics 7 – 2 Answer Key
1. federal system has responsibility for determining the facts of a case
2. established the U.S. Supreme Court’s right of judicial-review in federal cases
3. hear cases appealed from lower courts reviews decisions from lower courts, they can reverse a lower court decision
4. neither side may Appeal
5. rely heavily on previous opinions in similar cases
6. president
7. so they will not be subject to political influences
8. send a case back to a lower court to be tried again

76. 7-3

77. C 7 - 3 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
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78. C 7 - 3 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
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81. Supreme Court justices have all been lawyers

82. Sandra Day O’Connor first female justice appointed to the U. S
Sandra Day O’Connor first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

83. Thurgood Marshall first African American appointed to the U. S
Thurgood Marshall first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

84. Sonia Sotomayor a justice appointed by President Obama

85. U.S. Attorney group that prosecutes people accused of breaking federal laws

86. Constitutional allowed by the Constitution

87. Nullify to legally cancel a law or an action.

88. Judicial Review power to analyze any federal, state, or local law or action to see if it goes against the Constitution.

89. John Marshall justice who set the three principles of judicial review

90. Limits on Supreme Courts Powers The Supreme Court cannot enforce rulings

91. Congress can pass new laws or amendments that circumvent previous decisions

92. Supreme Court can rule only on cases it hears.

93. Fourteenth Amendment overturned the Supreme Court’s decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford

94. Civics Chapter 7 Section 3
Independent Practice
Write answers in complete sentences.
If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

95. 1. What job have all Supreme Court justices had? 230

96. 2. What are the weaknesses of a Supreme Court ruling? 234

97. 3. Define Nullify. 232

98. 4. Who was John-Marshall? 233

99. 5. When Congress passed the Fourteenth Amendment, what did it overturn

100. 6. Describe U.S. Attorney. 230

101. 7. Describe Judicial Review. 232

102. 8. Who was Sandra Day O’Connor? 231

105. Civics 7 – 3 Answer Key 1. lawyers
2. cannot enforce rulings, Congress can pass new laws or amendments that circumvent previous decisions and the Supreme Court can rule only on cases it hears
3. legally cancel a law or an action
4. justice who set the three principles of judicial review
5. overturned Supreme Court’s decision in Dred-Scott-v.-Sanford
6. group that prosecutes people accused of breaking federal laws
7. power to analyze any federal, state, or local law or action to see if it goes against the Constitution
8. first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

108. C 7 - 4 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. Write a fact from each story on CNN.

109. C 7 - 4 Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. Write a fact from each story on CNN.

112. Writ of Certiorari order that directs a lower court to send its records to the Supreme Court.

113. Docket court calendar
Brief dcument written by lawyers that explains one side’s position in a case

114. Brief document written by lawyers that explains one side’s position in a case

115. Plessy v. Ferguson reflected Americans’ approval of segregation

116. Brown v. Board broke with precedent in deciding the issue of segregation in schools

117. Worcester v. Georgia showed the limits of the Supreme Court sole authority to deal with Indian nations.

118. Stare Decisis guiding principle in which justices rely on precedent.

119. Brown v. Board of reflected the growing awareness that segregation was no longer acceptable in the United States.

120. Concurring Opinion statements written by a justice who agrees with the Court’s ruling but for different reasons.

121. Unanimous Opinion situation in which all justices vote the same way.

122. Majority Opinion statement that explains the ruling on a Supreme Court case.

123. Dissenting Opinion statement that presents the view of justices who disagree with a Supreme Court ruling.

124. Civics Chapter 7 Section 4
Independent Practice
Write answers in complete sentences.
If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

125. 1. Describe the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson. 239

126. 2. What did the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs
2. What did the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs. Board accomplishment? 239,240 Graph

127. 3. Describe a Docket. 237

128. 4. Describe Stare-Decisis. 240

129. 5. Describe a Concurring-Opinion. 241

130. 6. Describe a Unanimous-Opinion. 241

131. 7. Describe a Majority-Opinion. 241

132. 8. Describe a Dissenting-Opinion. 241

134. Civics 7 – 4 Answer Key
1. reflected Americans’ approval of segregation
2. broke with precedent in deciding the issue of segregation in schools
3. court calendar
4. guiding principle in which justices rely on precedent
5. statements written by a justice who agrees with the Court’s ruling but for different reasons
6. situation in which all justices vote the same way
7. statement that explains the ruling on a Supreme Court case
8. statement that presents the view of justices who disagree with a Supreme Court ruling

137. C – 7 Illustration Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C – 7 Illustration Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. No CNN Facts

138. C – 7 Illustration Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C – 7 Illustration Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. No CNN Facts

139. Civics – 7 Illustration
Illustrate a Federal District Court, include and label the key people involved in this court: Judge, Prosecutor, Defense, Jury and Witness. Illustration must cover entire page and be in color. Major Grade 215

140. Picture = 20 Points
Entire Page = 20 Points
Color = 20 Points
Labels = 40 Points (at least an inch)

142. C 7 – Test Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
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143. Do not write on test. 1. 16. Name 2. 17. Date 3. 18. Period
Civics 7 Test
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26. Open Ended
Do not write on test.

145. C 7 – Video Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly
C 7 – Video Enter room, and take assigned seat quietly. Put your name, date, and period on the top right-hand side of a piece of paper. Do NOT write in red. At the end of the period, turn your paper into Tray #1 as you exit the room. CNN Facts 20 Facts from Video

146. Federal Government: Supreme Court 32:14
Almost Painless Guide: Judicial Branch 19:01

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149. Civics Chapter 7 Section 1 Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences.
1.Describe the Judiciary-Act-of
2. How many circuit courts are in the United States? 219
3. What created the judicial branch? 219
4. Name two kinds of cases that courts hear. 218
5. Which court has jurisdiction in case disputes between two-states? 221
6. What types of cases does the Supreme Court usually chooses? 221
7. Describe Original Jurisdiction. 222
8. Describe the three levels of courts in the federal court system. 222
Civics Chapter 7 Section 2 Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences.
1. Describe the District-Court. 223
2. Describe the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury-v.-Madison. 233
3. Describe the Appeals-Courts. 224
4. In a criminal case, what occurs if an accused person is judged innocent? 224
5. What happens when a judge uses a precedent to arrive at an opinion? 226
6. Who appoints District-Court judges? 227
7. Why are Federal Judges are given tenure? 228
8. Describe Remand. 225
Civics Chapter 7 Section 3 Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences.
1. What job have all Supreme Court justices had? 230
2. What are the weaknesses of a Supreme Court ruling? 234
3. Define Nullify. 232
4. Who was John-Marshall? 233
5. When Congress passed the Fourteenth Amendment, what did it overturn? 234
6. Describe U.S. Attorney. 230
7. Describe Judicial Review. 232
8. Who was Sandra Day O’Connor? 231
Civics Chapter 7 Section 4 Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences.
1. Describe the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson. 239
2. What did the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs. Board accomplishment? 239,240 Graph
3. Describe a Docket. 237
4. Describe Stare-Decisis. 240
5. Describe a Concurring-Opinion. 241
6. Describe a Unanimous-Opinion. 241
7. Describe a Majority-Opinion. 241
8. Describe a Dissenting-Opinion. 241
Illustration Civics - 7
Illustrate a Federal District Court, include and label the key people involved in this court: Judge, Prosecutor, Defense, Jury and Witness. Illustration must cover entire page and be in color. Major Grade
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