Business Law Chapter 3-2
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12
The number of circuit courts in the federal system
U.S. Supreme Court
A court that has both appellate and original jurisdiction
Federal District Court
A type of court that does not accept new evidence or call witnesses
Writ of Certiorari
An order that compels the lower court to turn over the record of the case to the Supreme Court for review
General Jurisdiction
Can hear almost any kind of case
Specialized Jurisdiction
Hears only one specific type of case
Federal Judiciary Act
Legislation that established the circuit courts of appeal
1
The number of courts of appeal for the "federal circuit"
13
The number of federal courts of appeal
