Judicial Branch: Test

Front

Which of the following is not a part of the Judicial Branch of government? Supreme Court, Federal Court of Appeals, Federal District Courts, Department of Justice

Back

Department of Justice

Front

What is considered the highest court of the United States?

Back

The Supreme Court

Front

How many justices are there on the current Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

Back

For life

Front

What two documents outline the right of a fair judicial process to every citizen of the United States?

Back

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Front

What happens if a person can’t afford a lawyer?

Back

They are given a lawyer by the government.

Front

About how many cases does the Supreme Court review each year?

Back

100

Front

What is the main reason that federal judges are appointed to their positions for life rather than a specific term like most politicians?

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So they will not be pressured by political elections

Front

If someone feels that their trial was not fair or was handled wrong, what is the next step they can take in the judicial process?

Back

They can appeal to a higher court of law

Front

Which article of the constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?

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