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Chapter 18

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IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Use each key term in a sentence that shows the meaning of the term.
 

 1. 
appellate jurisdiction
 

 2. 
writ of certiorari
 

 3. 
civil case
 

 4. 
concurrent jurisdiction
 

 5. 
inferior courts
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
 

 6. 
The court that first hears a case is said to have
a.
appellate jurisdiction.
b.
exclusive jurisdiction.
c.
original jurisdiction.
d.
concurrent jurisdiction.
 

 7. 
The list of cases to be heard by a court is called a
a.
civil case list.
b.
certificate.
c.
writ of certiorari.
d.
docket.
 
 
MAIN IDEAS
 

 8. 
All of the following statements about the Court of Federal Claims are true EXCEPT:
a.
Congress almost always appropriates money to satisfy upheld claims.
b.
Decisions from the Court of Federal Claims cannot be appealed.
c.
The Court of Federal Claims hears trials involving claims for damages against the Federal Government.
d.
Judges for the Court of Federal Claims are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.
 

 9. 
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that
a.
it established a dual court system.
b.
it did not provide for a national judiciary.
c.
Congress could create only a few lower federal courts.
d.
the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court was not clearly defined.
 

 10. 
Which of the following federal courts exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction?
a.
the Supreme Court
b.
court of appeals
c.
district court
d.
the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
 

 11. 
Which of the following statements about federal judges is TRUE?
a.
They must have had previous service as State court judges or attorneys.
b.
They serve a fixed term of office, set by Congress.
c.
They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
d.
All of the above are true.
 

 12. 
Which federal court has original jurisdiction over MOST cases heard in federal court?
a.
district court
b.
court of appeals
c.
the Supreme Court
d.
the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
 

 13. 
Most importantly, the Supreme Court is called the High Court because it is the
a.
best court in the country.
b.
only court established by the Constitution.
c.
first court in which most of the important federal cases are heard.
d.
last court in which federal questions can be decided.
 

 14. 
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit differs from the other 12 federal courts of appeals because it
a.
does not hear appeals from regulatory agencies.
b.
can have original jurisdiction over federal cases.
c.
hears cases from across the country.
d.
only hears appeals from the Supreme Court.
 

 15. 
The purposes of the 12 federal courts of appeals include all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
to relieve the work load of the Supreme Court.
b.
to hear appeals from the district courts.
c.
to consider cases from several regulatory agencies.
d.
to hear original cases that have bypassed lower courts.
 

 16. 
The term of office for constitutional court judges is determined by
a.
the Constitution.
b.
Congress.
c.
the Department of Justice.
d.
the President.
 

 17. 
Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by a United States magistrate?
a.
issuing arrest warrants
b.
setting bail
c.
trying some cases concerning minor offenses
d.
recording court proceedings
 

 18. 
The United States Tax Court hears
a.
criminal cases.
b.
civil cases.
c.
no cases generated by the Internal Revenue Service.
d.
all of the above.
 

 19. 
The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison
a.
enabled William Marbury to become a justice of the peace.
b.
stripped the President of his power to appoint federal judges.
c.
established the Court's power of judicial review.
d.
none of the above.
 

 20. 
Legal cases in the District of Columbia and the territories that belong to the United States are settled in:
a.
the courts of the State nearest the district or territory.
b.
a separate system of courts for each territory and each district like those at the State and federal levels.
c.
a system of local courts like those in a city or town.
d.
a system based on mediation and arbitration rather than legal confrontation.
 

 21. 
Which statement about differences between constitutional courts and special courts is TRUE?
a.
Constitutional courts do not exercise broad judicial power.
b.
Only constitutional courts hear cases arising out of expressed congressional powers.
c.
Special courts have special powers granted under Article III.
d.
Special courts hear a much narrower range of cases.
 

 22. 
A federal court has jurisdiction over a case if
a.
a citizen of one State is suing a citizen from another State.
b.
a State is suing a resident of another State.
c.
a State is suing another State.
d.
all of the above.
 

Short Answer
 
 
INTERPRETING POLITICAL CARTOONS
Use the cartoon to answer the following questions.

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 23. 
Considering the complaints about caseloads on the federal dockets, how is the cartoon ironic?
 

 24. 
How would the speaker be affected if his nightmare came true?
 

Essay
 
 
CRITICAL THINKING
 

 25. 
Drawing Conclusions Supreme Court cases inevitably end with a decision from the Court. Describe the three types of opinions that can be written as part of that decision.
 

 26. 
Making Comparisons Compare and contrast the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
 



 
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