| A | B |
|---|
| general | A type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear any kind of case |
| appellate | A type of court that does not accept new evidence or call witnesses |
| thirteen | The number of federal courts of appeal |
| U.S. Supreme Court | A court that has both appellate and original jurisdiction |
| federal district court | The lowest federal court with general jurisdiction |
| twelve | The number of circuit courts in the federal system |
| Federal Judiciary Act | The legislation that established the circuit courts of appeals |
| special | A type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear one specific type of case |
| one | The number of courts of appeal for the "federal circuit" |
| writ of certiorari | An order that compels a state court to turn over case records to the Supreme Court |
