Understanding the U.S. Judicial System

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

What document gives the Judicial Branch it's power?

• U.S. Constitution

• V.A. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which court is the highest in the United States?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• State Court

What level of court has 9 Justices with limited original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• None of the above

What level of government has multiple judges and only appellate jurisdiction?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• None of the above

What Article of the U.S. Constitution tells us everything we need to know about the Judicial Branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Which level of courts have the option of a jury?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• None of the above

Which level of judicial courts have the power of Judicial Review?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• General District Court