Article III: The Courts

Question 1

The diagram shows one way that cases reach the Supreme Court.

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appellate jurisdiction.

Question 2

Which case would the Supreme Court hear through its original jurisdiction power?

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a state that sues another for violating interstate trade

Question 3

Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

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appellate

Question 4

The selection of federal justices by the executive branch is an example of

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checks and balances.

Question 5

Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?

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They protect justices from political pressure.

Question 6

best

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The framers of the Constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs.

Question 7

Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears?

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An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.

Question 8

Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

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The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.

Question 9

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

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original and appellate.

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