7.1 Judicial Branch Anatomy & Function

Which description BEST describes the main function of the judicial branch?

• Interpret the law

• Apply the law

• Make the law

• Challenge the law

How many federal court systems are there?

• 1

• 2

• 50

How is the judicial branch based on federalism?

• The two court systems

• The fact it's a separate branch

• Having appeals available

• 9 Justices on the SCOTUS

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court of the US?

• 3

• 8

• 9

• 11

If you break a federal crime, which court would your case start in?

• Trial court

• Appellate court

• District court

• Superior Court

If you break a state crime, which court would your case start in?

• Trial court

• Appellate court

• District court

• Superior Court

If you wanted to appeal a trial court's decision, which court would you be appealing to?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• State appellate court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• State district court

The name of the highest court in the US is the _____________ Court.

• Supreme

• Superior

• Super

• Appeals

If you are taking your course to the 9th circuit, what "level" of court is that?

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Trial Court

How many federal circuits are there total?

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 1