4 decisions or opinions of the supreme court - majority, unanimous, concurent, dissenting which opinion rules in court? majority jurisdiction - the ability for a court to hear a case What is an inferior court? any court below the Supreme court What type of cases do special courts hear? Cases dealing with expressed power 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 Cout 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? judicial 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 referendum - a bill the people can vote on initiative - the people introduce a bill into the state legislature 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 Conneticut three forms of city government - mayor-council, commission, council-manager columbus city government — council-manager Historically cities are very well planned out. FALSE Which article established Supreme court? Article lll article l - congress article ll - president 80% of federal cases are heard in district courts and federal trial courts What court deals with IRS cases? special courts order of supreme court (notes) federal trial courts = district courts chief executive officer of each state is the governor president’s power to forgive someone of a crime - pardon HOw does city manage growth and change? zoning laws 4 special districts - education; water and sewage; police and fire; airport where are town and townships usually found? northeast (new england region) 12 court of appeals for the federal circuit