Court Systems-Federal

Open Ended

List what you remember about courts that you have learned so far.

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the American judicial system.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The federal court system have four main levels.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

There are ___ district court judges nationwide.

• 670

• 682

• 701

• 715

Multiple Choice

There are __ district courts, __ circuit courts and __ Supreme Court throughout the country.

• 100, 14; 3

• 112; 9; 1

• 72; 6; 2

• 94; 13; 1

Multiple Choice

The jurisdiction of state courts will sometimes overlap with that of federal courts.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Federal judges and Supreme Court justices hold their position for how long?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• Until the next election

• Lifetime

Multiple Choice

The ____ courts are the general trial courts of the federal court system.

• Supreme

• District

• Circuit

• Criminal

Multiple Choice

Federal judges and Supreme Court justices may be removed from office if they are impeached by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate.

• True

• False