Lesson 11, Session 3

Covers FR 6.6 and 6.7

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1. What is “judicial review”? A The annual process of electing state judges B The constitutional assessment of the other two branches’ actions C The process of appealing a criminal case in state court D The power to create new state laws

2. What is the key difference between a criminal case and a civil case? A Civil cases are always more serious than criminal cases B Criminal cases violate state law; civil cases are private disputes C Criminal cases are decided only by judges; civil cases are decided only by juries D Civil cases can only be brought by the state prosecutor

3. Which of the following best describes the three-tier structure of most state court systems? A Trial courts, courts of appeal, and the state supreme court B Municipal courts, federal courts, and the state supreme court C Grand jury courts, petit jury courts, and appellate courts D Juvenile courts, probate courts, and tax tribunals

4. Most U.S. states select their judges through election rather than appointment. True False

5. What is the primary purpose of a grand jury, as described in the chapter? A To determine a defendant’s final sentence B To decide if the evidence warrants a trial C To decide liability and compensation in civil cases D To review a lower court’s decision on appeal