Copy of Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government: Lesson 7

Multiple Choice

What are the three levels of the U.S. federal court system?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Family Court

Multiple Choice

What does Appellate Jurisdiction refer to?

• The court that hears the case first

• The court that hears it after the initial ruling

• The court that has the final say

• The court that reviews the case

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of Federalist No. 78 as written by Hamilton?

• To detail the structure of the executive branch

• To address concerns about the judiciary

• To argue for the abolition of the judiciary

• To promote the power of the legislature

Multiple Choice

What are the responsibilities of U.S. District Courts?

• Trial Courts have original jurisdiction over injuries

• Federal Courts handle counterfeiting and fraud

• Civil Cases involve million dollar lawsuits

• U.S. Attorneys are appointed by the Senate

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the U.S Circuit Court of Appeals?

• To hear cases for the first time

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To create new laws

• To enforce federal laws

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• To create laws

• To hear cases

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Open Ended

What principle did the Marbury v Madison case establish regarding judicial review?

Fill in the Blanks

Analyze the image and write the correct court case the image relates to.

Spell your answer exactly as stated in the word bank. Capitalization counts! (Court cases might repeat).