3-2 Quiz

Article III of the Constitution pertains to:

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• Federalism

The Constitution did not provide for a Supreme Court. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Six months after Washington was inaugurated, the Federal Judiciary Act established the _______ and the Federal District Courts.

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch

What is the difference between general jurisdiction and specialized jurisdiction in the Federal Courts? Select the statement that best describes the distinction.

• General jurisdiction courts have broad authority over a wide range of cases, while specialized jurisdiction courts are limited to specific types of cases.

• Specialized jurisdiction courts have broader authority than general jurisdiction courts.

• Both general and specialized jurisdiction courts can hear any type of case without limitations.

• There is no difference between general and specialized jurisdiction in the Federal Courts.

What is the role of the Federal District Courts in the federal system?

• They serve as trial courts in the federal system.

• They serve as appellate courts in the federal system.

• They only handle state criminal cases.

• They primarily interpret the Constitution.

Which type of jurisdiction do Federal District Courts have?

• Federal District Courts have original jurisdiction over cases involving federal law, diversity jurisdiction, and certain other specific types of cases.

• Federal District Courts have appellate jurisdiction over all criminal and civil matters.

• Federal District Courts exercise advisory jurisdiction on legal issues brought before them.

• Federal District Courts share concurrent jurisdiction with state courts over property and family law cases.

How many Federal Courts of Appeal are there?

• 13

• 11

• 12

• 14

What type of jurisdiction does the United States Supreme Court have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited fiscal jurisdiction

• Exclusive legislative jurisdiction

• General criminal jurisdiction

What is a writ of certiorari?

• An order by a higher court directing a lower court to deliver its records for review

• An order to dismiss a case immediately

• A formal request for a court to reduce a sentence

• A judicial notice issued during a trial

Courts that deal with the interpretation of NATIONAL laws

• Appellate Courts System
• District Courts System
• Federal Court System
• State Court System