What function does the U.S. Court of Appeals primarily serve?

Which of the following is an example of a legislative court?

What is the highest court to which a case can ultimately be appealed?

What is the first step in the process of appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court? Which of these types of courts is established by Article 3 of the Constitution? What is a typical reason for the Supreme Court to agree to hear a case?

In the appeals process, if the appellate court does not find an error in the lower court's decision, what happens?

What is the primary purpose of criminal law?

Which type of jurisdiction allows a case to be heard in more than one type of court?

Which court has the authority to review the decisions of lower courts?

What distinguishes civil law from criminal law?

What is the highest court in the U.S. judicial system?

Which type of court typically conducts civil or criminal trials before a judge or jury?

What is original jurisdiction in the context of court systems?

Which court stands between trial courts and the state's highest court?

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to have sole authority to hear a case? Which of the following is NOT a specific case the Judicial Branch hears? What establishes the authority of Congress to create Inferior Courts?

What is the primary role of Constitutional Courts?

How can judges in Constitutional Courts be removed from their position? What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims?

Which of the following statements about the Courts of Appeals is correct? What distinguishes the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims from other courts?

Which courts are considered Legislative or Special Courts established by Congress?

Which statement regarding military commissions is accurate?

Who nominates judges for federal courts?

For how long are judges of Constitutional Courts appointed? What is one of the responsibilities of U.S. Attorneys?

What distinguishes Judicial Restraint from Judicial Activism? Which body confirms judges nominated by the President? What term do U.S. Marshals serve?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of U.S. Marshals? What is meant by Judicial Activism?

What does Congress set for Federal judges?

What do judges explain to the jury during a trial?