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