Wisconsin Supreme Court

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wisconsin-supreme-court

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Wisconsin Supreme Court?Possesses the power to hear certain cases directly, bypassing lower courts
2. What is the highest appellate court?Serves as the ultimate judicial authority in Wisconsin's state court system
3. What is the elected justices?Justices are chosen through statewide elections, serving 10-year terms
4. How can the Wisconsin Supreme Court hear cases directly?It has original jurisdiction, so it can listen to some cases straight away instead of only reviewing lower court decisions.
5. Why are the justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court elected?They are elected so the people can choose who decides the law, making the court accountable to voters.

Court of Appeals: A judicial body that reviews decisions of lower courts for legal errors or procedural irregularities.
Original Jurisdiction: The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.
Judicial Conduct: The ethical principles and professional standards that govern the behavior of judges.
Amicus Curiae: A person or organization who is not a party to a case but is permitted to provide information or expertise.