Judicial Branch Quiz Review

What does it mean if a case that is decided in a lower court is appealed?

• The case is dismissed

• The case is reviewed by a higher court

• The case is closed without any further action

• The case verdict is immediately executed

The Federal Appeals Court and the State Appellate Court only hear what kinds of cases?

• Cases having to do with the Constitution

• Criminal Cases

• Cases where the original ruling is being appealed

• Civil Cases

What does jurisdiction mean?

• The authority to hear a case

• The process of conducting a trial

• The act of appealing a court decision

• The enforcement of laws by police

What are some types of Subject Matter Jurisdiction special to Federal Courts?

• Copyright, the military, and immigration

• Civil, criminal, and appellate

• Exclusive, concurrent, and original

• Appellate, exclusive, and legislative

What are the two main kinds of cases that state courts hear?

• Civil and criminal cases

• Federal and international cases

• Appellate and exclusive cases

• Legislative and judicial cases

What is the difference between punishments in criminal and civil cases?

• Criminal cases can involve jail, while civil cases involve monetary damages.

• Civil cases involve jail, while criminal cases typically involve monetary damages.

• Both criminal and civil cases primarily involve community service.

• There is no difference in punishments between criminal and civil cases.

What is judicial review?

• The annual review of judicial systems by the executive branch.

• When the Supreme Court decides if laws are constitutional

• A review conducted by judges to assess their performance.

• A legislative process to review judicial decisions.

How does judicial review check the power of the Executive Branch (the president)?

• By stopping the president from vetoing laws

• By endorsing all executive decisions.

• By increasing the power of the executive branch.

• By overturning executive orders that are unconstitutional.

What Supreme Court case established the right to Judicial Review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What is judicial restraint?

• Making bold and new legal decisions

• Trying to be consistent with lower court decisions

• Ignoring previous legal decisions

• Focusing on constitutional rights only