Judicial Branch and Court System Quiz

What is the purpose of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To carry out laws

• To enforce laws

What is the process of judicial review?

• Determining if a law is constitutional

• Determining if a law is fair

• Determining if a law is popular

• Determining if a law is necessary

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• State Court

What is the role of the U.S. District Court?

• To determine issues of law

• To review trial cases

• To hear cases for the first time

• To rule on constitutional issues

What is the purpose of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals?

• To determine issues of law

• To review trial cases

• To hear cases for the first time

• To rule on constitutional issues

Which court can rule on cases from state courts?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• State Court

Who appoints federal judges?

• The president

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

How long do federal judges serve?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• Until retirement

• Until impeached

What is the purpose of impeachment for federal judges?

• To remove them from office

• To give them a pay raise

• To promote them to a higher court

• To extend their term

What is the precedent set by Marbury v. Madison?

• The power of judicial review

• The power of the executive branch

• The power of the legislative branch

• The power of state courts