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16 Cards in this Set
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The judicial branch promotes the rule of law by using judicial review to... |
Hold the government accountable to the laws. |
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Many people accused of crimes settle crimes settle cruminal cases through plea bargains to... |
Be sentenced for a lesser crime. |
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The US Supreme Court Case Hernandez v. Texas protected citizen's rights to... |
A jury of their peers. |
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The final clause in the 6th ammendment has been used to justify the provision of which of the following??? |
Public defenders |
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A successful appeal will most likely... |
Align with precedent- meaning it will follow a similar proceeding of cases that came before it. |
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Juries are important in part because they enable citizens to... |
Participate in the court process. |
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Justices in an appellate court who agree with the ruling opinion but disagree with the reasons for the opinion may... |
Contribute a concurring opinion. |
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Why must the judicial branch be an independent branch of government??? |
To keep judges fair and impartial. |
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Family law, juvenile law, probate law, and traffic law all fall under the jurisdiction of... |
State courts |
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Which judges may be selected by popular vote, legislative vote, or appointment??? |
Only state court judges. |
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Limited government |
Exercise of judicial review |
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Statutes |
Judge plays an active role |
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Inquisitorial |
What federal court deals with |
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William Blackstone |
Interpret english law |
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Appellate jurisdiction |
Courts hear an appeals case |
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Presidential appointment |
Federal judges are selected |
