The Judiciary - Parts 1-2 Review

When these were in force (1781-1789), there were no national courts and no national judiciary.

• Declaration of Independence

• English Common Law

• The Articles of Confederation

 If a federal judge retires at 70 with 10 years served or 65 with 15 years served  what part of their salary do they receive for the rest of their life.

• 1/4th

• 1/2th

• Full Salary

Federal Judges are appointed for this many years. 

• 6 Years

• 10 Years

• For life or until they retire

At the time, these groups interpreted the laws of the United States as they saw fit or sometimes not at all.

• States

• Territories

• The British Isles

The Article in the Constitution that creates a national judiciary is.

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

This group confirms all federal judge appointments

• State Representatives

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

All federal courts judges are appointed by:

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

These courts hear most of the cases in the United States.

• Federal Courts

• Military Courts

• State Courts

The lower federal courts, the courts beneath the Supreme Court are called this.

• Major Courts

• State Courts

• Inferior Courts

A court in which a case is first heard has this type of jurisdiction.

• Original Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction