Understanding Federal Judiciary Basics

How are federal judges appointed?

• Chosen by Congress

• Chosen by other federal judges

• Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate

• Elected every four years

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?

• Clinton v. Jones

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

What was the significance of the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?

• It upheld segregation in public schools.

• It ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

• It established the principle of judicial review.

• It dealt with the rights of the accused.

Federal judges serve for life unless they are:

• Re-elected

• Impeached

• Re-appointed

• Retired

According to Article III of the Constitution, a person can be convicted of treason if:

• One eyewitness testifies against the person

• Two eyewitnesses testify against the person or they confess in open court

• The FBI presents incriminating evidence

• The House of Representatives finds the person guilty