Judicial Branch

What power for the Judicial Branch was created after Marbury v. Madison?

• checks and balances

• federalism

• judicial review

• republicanism

If the Supreme Court evaluates a law for its' constitutionality, what power are they exercising?

• veto power

• impeachment power

• reserved powers

• judicial review

What is the highest court in the United States?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Courts

• State Supreme Court

What are the two types of laws?

• criminal law

• appellate law

• civil law

• domestic law

Who presides over the appellate courts (court of appeals)?

• jury

• one judge

• panel of judges

• multiple lawyers

Which court would FIRST hear the case for a drug trafficking operation?

• the U.S. Supreme Court

• drug trafficking court

• district court

• circuit court

What does the dual U.S. court system consist of?

• misdemeanor courts

• state courts

• federal courts

• felony courts

Where is the jurisdiction of the United States court system derived from?

• The 1st Amendment

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Virginia Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

How long is a judge appointed for?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• life

• 20 years

Who appoints a Supreme Court Justice?

• The Vice Pesident

• The Attorney General

• The Speaker of the House

• The President