Overview of the Supreme Court

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According to the passage, how many justices are on the Supreme Court of the United States?

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Nine justices

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Who nominates the justices of the Supreme Court?

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The President

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During a school debate, David asked, "Which of the following is NOT a current (as of 2022) member of the Supreme Court?" Options: John G. Roberts, Jr., Sonia Sotomayor, Neil M. Gorsuch, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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In the annual school photograph, the class president is always seated at the center.

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True

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What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in most cases?

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Appellate jurisdiction

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During a school trip, Aria and Aiden visited a famous building. What is the building shown in the photograph they took? The Supreme Court of the United States, The White House, The United States Capitol, The Lincoln Memorial

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The Supreme Court of the United States

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How many levels are there in the federal court system?

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Three

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Which court is described as the highest court, primarily handling appeals and reviewing the constitutionality of laws?

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Supreme Court

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How many circuit courts make up the U.S. Court of Appeals?

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12

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Do District Courts have original jurisdiction over most federal cases and are presided over by a single judge?

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True