Judging the System Final assessment activity Directions: Work through this powerpoint to ensure understanding of the information regarding the courts and justice system.

CE Students will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organization of the federal and state courts as outlined in their respective Constitutions. CE Students will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organization of the federal and state courts as outlined in their respective Constitutions. Fill in the courts to the right: Make sure the names are in the correct boxes.

Jurisdiction of Federal Cases A man is accused of robbing a bank. Explain which court would hear the case and give reasons. If the case were to be appealed, which court would receive the case and why?

Which Courts Hear It FIRST? Person Hijacks an airplane Person Hijacks an airplane Appeal of verdict from US District Court Appeal of verdict from US District Court VA and MD dispute property rights VA and MD dispute property rights Armed robbery of a postal employee Armed robbery of a postal employee

Jurisdiction of State Cases Two neighbors are fighting over property damage totaling $2,500. Explain which court would hear the case and give reasons. If the case were to be appealed, which court would receive the case and why?

Which Courts Hear It FIRST? Speeding ticket Speeding ticket Two friends fighting over a $300 watch Two friends fighting over a $300 watch Child custody Child custody Robbery of a 7-11 Robbery of a 7-11 Appeal of a murder conviction Appeal of a murder conviction

JUDICIAL REVIEW CE 8b Students will describe the exercise of judicial review CE 8b Students will describe the exercise of judicial review The power of the Supreme Courts to determine constitutionality of laws and acts, checks which two branches? The power of the Supreme Courts to determine constitutionality of laws and acts, checks which two branches?

Civil Case Proceedings CE 8c Students will explain court proceedings in a civil case CE 8c Students will explain court proceedings in a civil case Detail the steps and what each means. Detail the steps and what each means. What would the verdict be in a civil case? What would the verdict be in a civil case? Which courts can hear appeals

Criminal Case Proceedings CE 8c Students will explain court proceedings in a criminal case CE 8c Students will explain court proceedings in a criminal case Detail the steps and what each means. Detail the steps and what each means. What would the verdict be in a criminal case? What would the verdict be in a criminal case? Which courts can hear appeals

Due Process of Law CE 8d Students will explain how due process protections seek to ensure justice CE 8d Students will explain how due process protections seek to ensure justice How does each amendment protect citizens from unfair government? How does each amendment protect citizens from unfair government?