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4 decisions or opinions of the supreme court
majority, unanimous, concurent, dissenting
jurisdiction
the ability for a court to hear a case
which opinion rules in court?
majority
What is an inferior court?
any court below the Supreme court
What type of cases do special courts hear?
cases dealing with expressed powers
What is the term of office for federal judge?
Life with good behavior
What happens if judges have bad behavior?
They get impeached
What jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
Original and appellate jurisdiction
Which jurisdiction does the supreme court hear the most of?
Appellate jurisdiction
What is it called when the Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of a law?
Judaical Review
What’s the official decision of the supreme court?
Majority Opinion
Does every state have a governor?
Yes
What is the name of the office second in line to the governor?
Lieutenant Governor
Who creates local governments?
States
Does the governor have the power to veto?
Yes
In the state of GA, are citizens allowed to vote on referendums?
Yes
Who prepares the budget in the state?
Governor
What's the fundamental law of the state?
State Constitution
What’s the term of office for a governor?
4 years
How many justices are on the supreme court (including chief)?
9
Which states have no counties?
Rhode island and Connecticut
Which article established the Supreme court?
Article lll
What court deals with IRS cases?
Special Courts
How does the city manage growth and change?
Zoning Laws
Where are towns and townships usually found?
Northeast (New England Region)
referendum
a bill the people can vote on
initiative
the people introduce a bill into the state legislature
three forms of city government
mayor-council, commission, council-manager
which is columbus city government
council-manager
True or false. Historically cities are very well planned out
False
Which article established the Supreme court?
Article lll
Which article established the Congress
Article l
Which article established the executive branch/president
Article ll
80% of federal cases are heard in
district courts/federal trial courts
What court deals with IRS cases?
special courts
chief executive officer of state
governor
pardon
to forgive someone of a crime
How does the city manage growth and change?
zoning laws
4 special districts
education; water and sewage; police and fire; airport
Where are towns and townships usually found?
northeast (new england region)
# court of appeals for the federal circuit
12
order of supreme court
After hearing oral arguments from lawyers in the case and reading their briefs (explanation of the case) the justices then render their opinions.
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