JUDICIAL BRANCH

Put each description in its appropriate category. State Court This is where the vast majority of cases are tried This is where you go to get a divorce In Texas, the judges in these courts are elected Federal Court The judges in this system are appointed by the president This court deals with issues relating to the US Constitution The US Supreme Court is part of this system Put each description into its appropriate category. Trial Court In this court, a jury hears witnesses and weighs evidence All court cases start here, and most end here, too In the federal system, these are called district courts Appeals Court The US Supreme Court is (usually) one of these Features a panel of judges In the federal system, these are called circuit courts How many Supreme Court Justices are there? 5 7 9 11 What does the Judicial Branch do? Makes laws Enforces laws Interprets laws All of the above A separate federal and state court system is an example of what? Separation of powers Federalism Checks and balances All of the above