Unit 5 (The Judicial Branch) Test Review

Front

Who is responsible for nominating federal judges?

Back

The President

Front

Which part of the government is responsible for confirming federal judicial nominees?

Back

The Senate

Front

What is the typical first step in the federal judge selection process?

Back

Nomination by the President

Front

What role does the Senate Judiciary Committee play in the federal judicial appointment process?

Back

It conducts hearings and questions the nominee.

Front

Why might a federal judicial nominee fail to be confirmed by the Senate? Options: Lack of support from the House of Representatives, Presidential veto of the nomination, Insufficient votes in the Senate after hearings, Rejection by the Supreme Court

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Insufficient votes in the Senate after hearings

Front

Which type of court has original jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws?

Back

Federal district courts

Front

Which of the following types of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over?
Traffic violations,
Disputes between states,
Appeals from state courts,
Civil rights cases

Back

Disputes between states

Front

What type of court typically handles cases involving state laws?

Back

State courts

Front

Which of the following best describes the appellate jurisdiction of the federal courts?
Options:
They hear cases involving foreign diplomats.
They review decisions made by lower federal or state courts.
They have authority over all criminal cases.
They hear only cases involving constitutional amendments.

Back

They review decisions made by lower federal or state courts.

Front

A case involving a violation of both state and federal law is being heard. Which courts would have jurisdiction, and what could determine where the case is tried first?

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Both federal and state courts have jurisdiction, and the nature of the violation determines where the case is tried first.