The Judicial Branch: Quiz Review

Federal & State Courts can hear what kind of cases? (Select all that apply)

• Criminal Cases- Government or state charges an individual with violating one or more laws
• Civil Case- Government or state resolves a dispute between two parties
• Military Cases- Issues regarding military law

Which of these makeup the Judicial Branch of the US Government? (Select all that apply)

• The US Supreme Court
• Federal District Courts
• US Court of Appeals

What is the primary purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• To write laws
• To interpret laws
• To enforce laws

How long to Federal Judges serve for?

• 4 years
• 10 years
• For life (until retirement, death, or impeachment)

What BEST describes jurisdiction for courts?

• The process of selecting a jury
• The territory or sphere of activity one person has over another
• The authority of a court to hear (try and decide on) a case

What BEST describes Exclusive Jurisdiction?

• Certain types of cases to be tried in either federal or state courts
• Only federal court has authority to hear: state courts cannot.
• Authority to hear the case for the first time

What BEST describes Concurrent Jurisdiction?

• Certain types of cases to be tried in either federal or state courts
• Only federal court has authority to hear: state courts cannot.
• Authority to hear the case for the first time

What is the purpose of Appellate courts?

• Courts that decide the guilt or innocence of individuals
• Courts that hear reviews or appeals of decisions from the lower courts
• Courts that apply federal laws (appella) to cases only

How justices are on the US Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 12

What BEST describes a concurring opinion of the Supreme Court?

• An opinion that agrees with the majority

• An opinion that disagrees with the majority

• An opinion explaining why the Court is not going to hear the case