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Federal Courts v. State Courts
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Has a district court, superior court and a supreme court
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Tries cases in which people have violated national laws or the US Constitution *
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Judges are appointed by the president, approved by the Senate, serve for life and can only be removed by impeachment *
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Has a district court level, an Apellate Court and a Supreme Court as the highest level *
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Which court would hear this case? - Diane thinks her civil rights have been violated because she has passed over for promotions year after year even though she has the highest work rating of anyone in her division. Her boss has promoted only men, whose ratings are lower than hers.*
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Judges decide guilt or innocence here *
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Cases are heard by a panel of 9 judges (or justices) *
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Its lowest level is broken into limited jurisdiction (tries misdemeanors & lesser crimes) trial courts and unlimited jurisdiction (tries felonies) trial courts *
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What do judges base their decisions on when interpreting and applying the law (check all that apply)*
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Which court would hear this case? - A couple kidnaps a baby boy in Maine and takes him across state lines. They are arrested with the child in New York.*
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