Chapter 4 Study Questions
- Key terms on page 151
- How do the vast majority of trials end in trial courts?
What percentage of criminal cases are decided at trial?
- What does the concept of federalism entail, and how is it
reflected in our court system?
- Which circuit is North Carolina a part of in terms of the US
Courts of Appeals?
- How many petitions for certiorari does the Supreme Court
typically receive each term? Of these, about how many do the
justices actually hear arguments on/issue opinions on?
- On what basis does the Supreme Court decide to hear a case?
That is, how many justices must vote to hear a case, and what factor is
most likely to prompt them to agree to hear a case?
- In what types of cases does the Supreme Court have original
jurisdiction?
- For how long do federal judges serve on the bench once they are
confirmed? Why is this the case?
- What is the confirmation process that a nominee for a federal
judgeship must go through?
- Through what means can the courts exercise their power?
- How can the power of judges/justices be limited?
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