Federal Court System Quiz

What is the federal court system a part of?

• The U.S. government

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The World Bank

What is the highest court in the federal system?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

How many regional 'circuit' courts are there in the Courts of Appeal?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

What type of jurisdiction do the Courts of Appeal have?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

• Full jurisdiction

In how many states and territories are the 94 judicial districts located?

• 48

• 49

• 50

• 51

What type of jurisdiction do District Courts have over most cases?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

Which court has no appellate jurisdiction?

• Supreme Court

• Courts of Appeal

• District Courts

• Circuit Courts

What was the first law to set up the federal court system?

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Constitution of 1776

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What is one way the federal court system has changed over the years?

• It has managed more cases

• It has fewer judges

• It has fewer courts

• It has become less organized

Which court is the final level of appeal in the federal court system?

• Circuit Courts

• District Courts

• Supreme Court

• Trial Courts