Unit 4: LT 1-2

Front

How many Justices are currently serving on the United States Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

How long can a Justice (who upholds good behavior) serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Back

Justices can serve for life

Front

Original Jurisdiction

Back

The court's ability to hear a specific court case for the first time

Front

The court's ability to hear a specific court case for the first time

Back

Original Jurisdiction

Front

Which of the following is a formal requirement to be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice according to Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution? Must be a U.S. Citizen to serve, Must have attended law school from an accredited university, Must have at least ten years of legal experience.

Back

There are no formal requirements to be appointed to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

Front

Which court in the Judicial branch allows for cases to get a "second chance"?

Back

Court of Appeals

Front

Appellate Jurisdiction

Back

The court's ability to hear a case that has already received a previous ruling.

Front

The court's ability to hear a case that has already received a previous ruling

Back

Appellate Jurisdiction

Front

Which federal court has the right to hear most cases for the first time?

Back

District Court

Front

Jurisdiction

Back

The right to hear a case based on the area it was in