The Court System

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The members of the U.S. Supreme Court are called magistrates.

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In cases tried before a jury, the function of the jury is to decide questions of fact, but the judge still is responsible for deciding questions of law.

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The judiciary can review the laws passed by the legislative body.

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Many states have rules allowing for juries of less than twelve in civil cases but all states continue to require juries of twelve in criminal matters.

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The results arrived at by juries of 6 and juries of 12 show quite discernable differences.

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In most states, a jury's decision must be unanimous.

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The U.S. Constitution does not specify the size of juries required in civil and criminal trials.

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The Sixth and Seventh Amendments of the U.S. Constitution guarantee the right to a jury trial in civil and criminal cases.

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Jurors are required to give reasons for their decisions.

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The U.S. court system is an adversarial system.

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A lawyer cannot be actively involved in the personal decisions of clients.

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A lawyer's first duty is to his client.

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A lawyer cannot testify against a client, even if called to do so at a trial.

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The judicial power of the federal courts is defined and limited by the U.S. Constitution.

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All taxpaying American citizens automatically have the right to begin any lawsuit in any court they choose.

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Diversity of citizenship requires that all plaintiffs be citizens of different states from all defendants.

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Congress has created a separate U.S. Court of Appeals for each state.

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When the U.S. Supreme Court reviews petitions for a writ of certiorari, the writ is granted if four of the nine justices vote to take the case.

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A writ of certiorari is a request from the winner in a case to have the favorable judgment confirmed by a higher court.

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Every citizen must have his or her petition for a writ of certiorari granted by the U.S. Supreme Court by right.

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