720 ACADEMY PHASE 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM | WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS//STUDY GUIDE AND
PRACTICE PDF
What are the most common cases heard by Federal
Trial Courts?
Constitutional rights, dispute over patents, and
violations of securities laws
What do Federal Appellate Courts hear?
Appeals from within the district courts located in its
circuit as well as appeals from decisions of federal
administrative agencies
What must be shown to the Federal Appellate Court in
order for the decision to be changed?
The trial court must show that a legal error that
affected the outcome of the case
How is the Federal Appellate Court decision made?
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,The decision is made off the record of the case:
- No new witnesses or evidence.
- Factual findings of the trial court
- Overturn on factual grounds only
How many judges sit on the Federal Appellate Court?
3 judges
What does the Appellant do in a Federal Appellate Court
case?
Legal arguments in brief that tries to persuade the
judges that the trial court made an error
What does the Defendant do in a Federal Appellate
Court case?
Legal argument in brief to show why the trial court was
correct and why any error that was made is not
significant
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,What is the highest court in the US?
US Supreme Court
What must Federal Court act within?
Within the scope of their power
What must there be for the federal court to decide?
An actual legal dispute
What must plaintiffs show in federal court?
That they were legally harmed by the defendant
What must a federal court have to remedy a matter?
Constitutional Power
What must a case present for the federal court to
resolve?
Ongoing problem
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, Federal Court System
Trial Courts
Appellate Courts
US Supreme Court
What jurisdiction do Federal Trial Courts have?
To hear all categories of federal cases (both criminal
and civil)
What types of cases do Federal Trial Courts not hear?
Divorce, probate, and child custody
Who can be seen in the US Supreme Court?
An individual who loses in federal court of appeals or
the WI Supreme Court
How do you begin the US Supreme Court process?
With a Writ of Certiorari
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS//STUDY GUIDE AND
PRACTICE PDF
What are the most common cases heard by Federal
Trial Courts?
Constitutional rights, dispute over patents, and
violations of securities laws
What do Federal Appellate Courts hear?
Appeals from within the district courts located in its
circuit as well as appeals from decisions of federal
administrative agencies
What must be shown to the Federal Appellate Court in
order for the decision to be changed?
The trial court must show that a legal error that
affected the outcome of the case
How is the Federal Appellate Court decision made?
Page 1 of 101
,The decision is made off the record of the case:
- No new witnesses or evidence.
- Factual findings of the trial court
- Overturn on factual grounds only
How many judges sit on the Federal Appellate Court?
3 judges
What does the Appellant do in a Federal Appellate Court
case?
Legal arguments in brief that tries to persuade the
judges that the trial court made an error
What does the Defendant do in a Federal Appellate
Court case?
Legal argument in brief to show why the trial court was
correct and why any error that was made is not
significant
Page 2 of 101
,What is the highest court in the US?
US Supreme Court
What must Federal Court act within?
Within the scope of their power
What must there be for the federal court to decide?
An actual legal dispute
What must plaintiffs show in federal court?
That they were legally harmed by the defendant
What must a federal court have to remedy a matter?
Constitutional Power
What must a case present for the federal court to
resolve?
Ongoing problem
Page 3 of 101
, Federal Court System
Trial Courts
Appellate Courts
US Supreme Court
What jurisdiction do Federal Trial Courts have?
To hear all categories of federal cases (both criminal
and civil)
What types of cases do Federal Trial Courts not hear?
Divorce, probate, and child custody
Who can be seen in the US Supreme Court?
An individual who loses in federal court of appeals or
the WI Supreme Court
How do you begin the US Supreme Court process?
With a Writ of Certiorari
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