Judicial Branch Review

The power of the courts to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution is known as...

• Stare Decisis
• Writ of Certiorari
• Precedent
• Judicial Review

Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?

• To allow them greater power than  the other branches
• to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
• to limit the powers of the legislative and executive branches
• to maintain independence from political and popular pressure

An oil barge belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.  The leaked oil damages many Florida beaches and also endangers the shrimp and crab industry in the State of Florida.  The State of Florida sues the State of Alabama.  Which court has jurisdiction over the case?

• U.S. Supreme Court
• Florida Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

• An appellate court usually has a jury
• An appellate court decides issues on fact
• An appellate court examines more witnesses
• An appellate court examines another court’s decision

What do you call a local law?

• Statute
• Ordinance
• Act
• Bill

What are the constitutional requirements for a federal judge?

• Natural-born citizen
• Naturalized citizen
• Good behavior
• At least 35 years old

What are the two court systems in the United States?

• Legislative and Executive
• Federal and National
• Federal and State
• Judicial and Local

What type of jurisdiction do trial courts have?

• Original jurisdiction
• Appellate jurisdiction
• Federal jurisdiction
• State jurisdiction