chapter 7+13

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.