Judicial Branch Quiz

Match the definition to the word.

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• Authority for both Federal and State courts to hear and decide on a case.

• Jurisdiction

• An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up a case for review

• Miranda Rule

• The official power to make legal decisions and judgements

• Writ if Certiorari

• Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

• Due Process

• The constitutional rights which police must read to a suspect before questioning can occur.

Match the definition to the term.

• Appeal

• Being tried (by the state or federal government) for the same crime twice.

• Double Jeopardy

• Applying to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

• Judicial Review

• Allows a court to determine the constitutionality of the law.

Match the level of the Federal courts with the description

• District Court

• The court you'll be in if you committed a crime.

• Civil Court

• Highest court- appeals through the cert process, limited original jurisdiction

• Criminal Court

• Court with the authority of review a case.

• Supreme Court

• The court for disputes between individuals (family court, one person suing another person or company, etc).

• Appellate Court

• Trial court - lowest level- all original jurisdiction.

The Judicial Branch is which article of the Constitution?

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

How long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 4 years

• for life

• until they retire

• 12 years

• For life or until they retire

The _______ nominates a justice when there is a vacancy. Then, the ______ approves the nomination.