Final Answer:
1. The Supreme Court
2. Federal court system and state court system
3. Civil cases and criminal cases
4. To review decisions made by lower courts
5. It only hears cases that are very important or involve big questions about the Constitution
6. Appeal the decision to a higher court
7. The original decision was correct and stands
8. Declare it unconstitutional and strike it down
9. Proving what happened in a case
10. Bench trial
B. Making Comparisons:
- Trial Court: B, D, G
- Appellate Court: C, E, F
- Both: A, H
C. Order in the Court!
First set:
2 — The Court of Appeals remands the case
3 — A new trial begins
1 — The first verdict is appealed
Second set:
1 — Trial is held in the District Court
3 — The Supreme Court agrees to hear the case
2 — An appeal is made to the Court of Appeals
Third set:
2 — Evidence is presented to the jury
1 — The members of the jury are chosen
3 — The jury returns a verdict
Fourth set:
3 — The Supreme Court strikes down the law
2 — Supreme Court hears a case about the law
1 — Congress passes a law
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of judicial branch worksheet.
