Judicial Branch Flashcard

Front

________________________ was the name of the highest court in the land.

Back

Supreme Court

Front

The Judicial Branch is established by which article of the Constitution?

Back

Article III

Front

How many Justices are there on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

How many Judges must agree when deciding on a case?

Back

Five

Front

How long is their term?

Back

4 Lyfe

Front

Who appoints Judges and who must approve them?

Back

The President appoints Judges and the Senate must approve them.

Front

The courts known as the general trial courts are:

Back

District Courts

Front

____________________ courts hear cases for the second time. Options: Appellate, Trial, District, Supreme

Back

Appellate

Front

True or False – There are only 4 Appellate Courts and 94 District Courts in the US.

Back

False

Front

True or False – Treason is a high crime against the country like spying.

Back

True