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?

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