US Judicial System Quiz

What kind of jurisdiction is the United States Supreme Court practicing when they agree to hear a case appealed to it from a lower circuit court?

• Appellate

• Constitutional

• Mandatory

• Original

Which levels of the judicial system can hear appeals of cases involving the United States Constitution?

• Local courts and state courts

• State courts and federal courts

• State courts and the Supreme Court

• Federal Courts and the Supreme Court

Which of the following is true of most Supreme and federal judges appointed by the President?

• They serve ten-year terms.

• They serve as long as the appointment president stays in power.

• They serve for life on good behavior unless impeached and convicted by Congress.

• They serve for life and are not subject to congressional impeachment.

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?

• Cases involving disputes between states and cases appealing constitutional and/or federal law

• Cases involving interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and state laws

• Cases involving interpretation of state and federal laws

• Cases involving disputes with other countries only

Which set best describes the selection and approval process for federal judges?

• Nominated by the President Senate Judiciary Committee conducts a hearing and votes The entire Senate votes Judicial nominee is confirmed once he or she receives a majority vote by Senators

• Nominated by Senate majority leader The Senate holds a hearing and votes The House of Representatives holds a hearing and votes The President approves and confirms the nominee

• Nominated by the Speaker of the House The House of Representatives holds a hearing and votes The Senate votes Judicial nominee is confirmed with 2/3 of Senate vote

• Nominated by the President The President's Cabinet votes The Senate Judiciary Committee then votes The President confirms the nominee

The authority to hear certain cases is called

• concurrent jurisdiction.

• appellate jurisdiction.

• litigation of the court.

• jurisdiction of the court.

Which of the following is true about the US District Courts?

• They are appellate courts that hear cases from lower courts.

• They are trial-level courts where cases involving federal crimes and civil law are decided.

• They have only appellate jurisdiction.

• They are located only in Washington, DC.

How many judicial districts are there in the US District Courts?

• 12

• 50

• 94

• 13

What is the primary function of the US Circuit Courts?

• To handle cases involving state law only.

• To decide cases involving federal crimes and civil law.

• To serve as intermediate-level appellate courts.

• To hear original cases from federal agencies.

How many Regional Circuit Courts are there in the US Circuit Courts?

• 9

• 12

• 94

• 50