Understanding the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government

What is the main purpose of judicial review?

• To check the power of other institutions and state governments

• To appoint Supreme Court judges

• To impeach the president

• To establish lower federal courts

Which court is at the top of the federal court system?

• State Court

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

How are judges of the Supreme Court appointed?

• Selected by the House of Representatives

• Elected by the public

• Appointed by the Senate

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

What kind of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case for the first time?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

• Supreme jurisdiction

Which document established the structure and jurisdiction of the lower federal courts?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Bill of Rights

How many regional Courts of Appeals are there?

• 94

• 10

• 12

• 50

What is the primary role of the Courts of Appeals?

• To write new federal laws

• To appoint federal judges

• To ensure the law was applied correctly in lower court cases

• To hear cases for the first time

What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Rule on the constitutionality of laws

• Change the constitution

• Elect Congress members

• Establish new courts

Which foundational document argued for the independence of the judicial branch?

• Federalist 78

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist 10

Which case established the precedent of judicial review for the Supreme Court?

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson