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Judicial Branch Review

Authored by Tanisha Collins

History

7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why is the U.S. Supreme Court referred to as being supreme?

It hears more cases that any other court.

It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches.

Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States

It has authority over all other courts in the United States.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

U.S. District Court

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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Which court is next?

Florida District Court

Florida Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Veterans Appeal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the reason why federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?

To maintain their independence from political and popular pressures

To limit the power of the legislative and executive branches

To strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts

To ensure the system of checks and balances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a valid and logical reason for a Supreme Court Justice to be impeached?

Justice committed treason by ruling in favor of foreign consul against the United States.

Justice found to be opposing the President's view on the case.

Justice accused of accepting secret payments from a party in the case.

Justice discovered to be ruling on cases solely to win votes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

If the State of Georgia sues the state of Michigan, which court has jurisdiction over the case?

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

Florida Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

U.S. Supreme Court

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do the Supreme Court Justices communicate their decisions?

News agencies televise the Justices' voting as it happens.

Once a decision is reached, one Justice writes a majority opinion while others may write dissenting opinions.

As soon as the oral argument ends, the justices vote and announce their decision.

The Justices cast a secret ballot and issue each decision without comment.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How are appellate courts different from a trial court?

An appellate court reviews another court's decision.

An appellate Court decides issues of fact.

An appellate court usually has a jury.

An appellate court examines more witnesses.

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