Unit 7 3.9-3.10 Judicial Branch and Types of Law Quiz

Which article of the Constitution creates the federal judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To declare war

Federal judges have lifetime tenure to:

• Get paid more

• Be free from political pressure

• Make the job more appealing

• Ensure they become experts

Which court is the lowest federal court where trials begin?

• U.S. District Courts

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Courts of Appeals

• U.S. Civil Courts

What type of jurisdiction do U.S. District Courts have?

• Appellate

• Original

• Exclusive

• Concurrent

What is it called when the U.S. Supreme Court reviews cases to ensure they are constitutional?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Judicial review

• Jury review

If a panel of judges decides to "remand" a case, what does that mean?

• Keep the original decision

• Change the original decision

• Send the case back to be redone

• Dismiss the case

Which type of law involves a legal disagreement between two parties?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Juvenile Law

• Military Law

Laws created for people under 18 years old fall under which category?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Juvenile Law

• Military Law

Which type of law protects the rights guaranteed to people through the U.S. Constitution?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Constitutional Law

• Military Law