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Judicial System and Court Jurisdiction Quiz

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Which court has the highest authority in the United States?

Supreme Court

Explanation

Final authority in interpreting U.S. laws and Constitution.

What is the term for a court's power to hear and decide a case?

Jurisdiction

Explanation

Authority to hear and decide legal cases.

What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court?

Subpoena

Explanation

Legal order to appear in court.

Which court has the authority to review decisions made by lower courts?

Appellate court

Explanation

Reviews lower court decisions.

What is the term for a court's authority over cases that arise within a specific geographical area?

Territorial jurisdiction

Explanation

Authority within a specific area.

What is the term for a request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court?

Appeal

Explanation

Request for higher court review.

Which type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case first?

Original jurisdiction

Explanation

Initial authority to hear a case.

What is the primary function of an appellate court?

To review decisions made by lower courts

Explanation

Reviews lower court decisions.

What is the term for a court's power to hear cases involving specific types of laws or subject matter?

Subject matter jurisdiction

Explanation

Authority over specific legal matters.

#10

In the United States, which federal court handles cases involving violations of federal law?

District Court

Explanation

Handles federal law violations.

#11

What is the term for the power of a court to hear a case within its geographic area?

Territorial jurisdiction

Explanation

Authority within a geographic region.

#12

Which of the following is NOT a type of jurisdiction typically recognized by courts?

Constitutional jurisdiction

Explanation

Not a recognized type of jurisdiction.

#13

Which principle allows courts to follow precedents established by higher courts?

Stare decisis

Explanation

Legal principle of precedent.

Judicial System and Court Jurisdiction Quiz

Which court has the highest authority in the United States?

What is the term for a court's power to hear and decide a case?

What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court?

Which court has the authority to review decisions made by lower courts?

What is the term for a court's authority over cases that arise within a specific geographical area?

What is the term for a request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court?

Which type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case first?

What is the primary function of an appellate court?

What is the term for a court's power to hear cases involving specific types of laws or subject matter?

In the United States, which federal court handles cases involving violations of federal law?

What is the term for the power of a court to hear a case within its geographic area?

Which of the following is NOT a type of jurisdiction typically recognized by courts?

Which principle allows courts to follow precedents established by higher courts?

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