Judicial Branch Quiz

When people have a disagreement that they can't solve between themselves and take it to court, what kind of case is this called?

• Civil Case
• Criminal Case

When a person commits a crime, they are tried in what type of case?

• Criminal Case
• Civil Case

If a person loses a case and does not believe the ruling is fair, they can take it to a higher court.  This is called a(n)?

• Appeal
• Rebuttal
• Argument
• Mistrial

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

• Two
• Three
• Five
• Nine

How long are Federal Judges appointed for?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 10 years
• Life

What does the term jurisdiction mean?

• when a person votes with the majority.

• A decision made by a court that serves as an example or model for future court decisions.

• The authority of the court to hear (try and decide) on a case

• All of the above

Currently, the Supreme Court has more justices that ideologically lean conservative.

• True

• False

Minor crimes like vandalism and speeding are classified as

• Felonies

• Torts

• Misdemeanors

• Plantiffs

What type of law is used to resolve disputes between Congress and the President?

• Civil

• Constitutional

• Criminal

• Military

Last Saturday, a driver was ticketed for speeding through a neighborhood and crashing into a fence. The fence owner is suing the driver $2500.00 for the cost to repair the fence.

What court would hear this case?

• Appeals

• Civil

• Criminal

• U.S. Supreme