Ch. 8
appeals courts
middle level of the federal court system
Which of the following is NOT a right of an accused person under the Constitution
right to a pardon
original jurisdiction
the authority to hear cases for the first time
remand
to send a case back to a lower court to be tried again
supreme court
top level of the federal court system
which article of the constitution created the federal court system
Article III
subpoena
a court requiring someone to appear in court
concurrent jurisdiction
areas in which both state and federal courts may decide cases
exclusive jurisdiction
areas in which only federal courts may hear and decide cases
appellate jurisdiction
authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court
district courts
bottom level of the federal court system
Which cases concern rules, accidents, or crimes on the high seas
cases based on admirality and maritime laws
Which of the folowing is NOT a case that would be heard in a federal court
dispute over child support
circuit
geographic are covered by a court
Which of the following is NOT a federal crime
vandalism