Judicial Branch Review

The purpose of the judicial branch is to 

• create laws
• enforce laws
• apply laws
• pass laws

In 99.9999% of federal cases, the [ ] has original jurisdiction. 

• district court
• state court
• circuit court
• Supreme Court

The confirmation of judicial appointees by the legislative branch is called

• senatorial courtesy
• advice and consent
• eminent domain
• probable cause

Which of the following NEVER has original jurisdiction on a federal case? 

• district court
• circuit court
• Supreme Court

In which of these cases would the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? 

• a lawsuit brought against the Secretary of State
• a kidnapping charge
• a lawsuit brought by a citizen of one state against a citizen of another
• a drunk driving case against the President

The [ ] is the highest court in the land.

• state court
• circuit court
• district court
• Supreme Court

When the Tinkers lost their initial case in federal district court, they appealed next to

• the next district court
• a circuit court
• the Supreme Court
• a state court

Which is NOT true about federal judges? 

• They serve for life.
• They are appointed by the President.
• They are appointed by the House of Representatives.
• They are not elected.

The purpose of appointing (as opposed to electing) federal judges for life is

• to give the President the power to shape the court system
• to free them from public pressures and ensure their objectivity
• to save money on campaigns
• to prevent them from influencing policy too much

The process of choosing federal judges is a perfect example of which principle of American government? 

• checks and balances
• the rule of law
• consent of the governed
• separation of powers