Judicial Branch

Front

In which federal court do they have jury trials? District, Appellate, Supreme

Back

District

Answer explanation

The District Level is the lowest of the federal courts and the only court at the federal level that has a jury.

Front

What is the highest federal court? Options: District, Supreme, Appellate

Back

Supreme

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court is often called the highest court in the land. It's not because the justices are under the influence.

Front

How long are the terms of federal judges?

Back

Life

Answer explanation

Electric word life It means forever and that's a mighty long time - Prince

In reality, judges serve for life or until they decided to retire.

Front

An opinion is a carefully worded statement that explains why a decision was made.

Back

True

Answer explanation

The majority opinion has the force of law. It is an explanation of why the court ruled in a certain way.

Front

If you disagree with a decision made in District Court, what court do you go to next? Options: Disagreement Court, Appellate Court, Supreme Court

Back

Appellate Court

Answer explanation

The Appellate Court may or may not elect to hear a case. Not all appeals are heard.

Front

Which opinion of the Supreme Court has the force of law? Minority Opinion, Majority Opinion, Chief Opinion

Back

Majority Opinion

Front

The Supreme Court can decide which cases to review?

Back

True

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court typically only reviews 100-150 of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review each year.

Front

The jury at the Appellate level includes citizens from the community in which the crime was committed.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Only District Courts have juries. Rulings above the District Court are made by judges.

Front

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Answer explanation

9 total justices - 1 chief justice and 8 associate justices.

Front

Who selects federal judges?

Back

President appoints, Senate confirms

Answer explanation

At the federal level judges are appointed. In Ohio, judges at the local and state level are elected.