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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of the judicial branch is tocreate lawsenforce lawsapply lawspass laws
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn 99.9999% of federal cases, the [ ] has original jurisdiction.district courtstate courtcircuit courtSupreme Court
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe confirmation of judicial appointees by the legislative branch is calledsenatorial courtesyadvice and consenteminent domainprobable cause
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following NEVER has original jurisdiction on a federal case?district courtcircuit courtSupreme Court
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn which of these cases would the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?a lawsuit brought against the Secretary of Statea kidnapping chargea lawsuit brought by a citizen of one state against a citizen of anothera drunk driving case against the President
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe [ ] is the highest court in the land.state courtcircuit courtdistrict courtSupreme Court
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen the Tinkers lost their initial case in federal district court, they appealed next tothe next district courta circuit courtthe Supreme Courta state court
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT true about federal judges?They serve for life.They are appointed by the President.They are appointed by the House of Representatives.They are not elected.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of appointing (as opposed to electing) federal judges for life isto give the President the power to shape the court systemto free them from public pressures and ensure their objectivityto save money on campaignsto prevent them from influencing policy too much
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe process of choosing federal judges is a perfect example of which principle of American government?checks and balancesthe rule of lawconsent of the governedseparation of powers
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich level of the federal court system has the most courts?districtappellatecircuitSupreme
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would LEAST likely be a federal crime?kidnappingtax evasionorganized crime ("gang" or "mob" activity)domestic violence
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would likely result in a civil lawsuit rather that a criminal trial?a dispute over a willmurderdrunk drivingvandalism
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Supreme Court is made up of [ ] justices.89107
- 15. Multiple ChoiceEminent domain refers tothe Supreme Court's right to declare laws unconstitutionalthe process of deciding if enough evidence exists to have a criminal trialthe government's right to take a citizen's property so long as they compensate them for itthe process of appointing federal judges
- 16. Multiple ChoiceOf the following, what may happen following a guilty verdict in a criminal case?A U.S. Court of Appeals asks to review the case.The criminal case becomes a civil case.The defendant appeals the case to a higher court.The U.S. Supreme Court automatically reviews the case.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three main levels of federal courts?district courts, courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Courtcity courts, state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Courtmayor’s court, city court, and federal courtdistrict courts, magistrate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
- 18. Multiple ChoiceFrom which of the following courts is there no appeal?US Court of AppealsUS Supreme CourtUS District CourtUS High Court
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following may happen after the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?Congress can over-rule the Supreme Court by a two-thirds majority.The president can propose an amendment that makes the law constitutional.Congress can pass a new law that addresses the Supreme Court’s concernsThe president can over-rule the Supreme Court.
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