Judicial Branch

How are federal judges selected?

• Named by the President, confirmed by the Senate.

• Named by the President.

• They are elected.

• Named by the previous judge.

How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 5

• 12

Appellate Jurisdiction is when:

• a court is the first to hear a case

• a court has the authority to hear a case

• a court reviews the decision of a lower court

• power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case

What court system deals with disputes about laws for the entire country?

• federal court system
• state court system

What are civil cases?

• cases relating to the rights of citizens
• cases relating to crimes

What are criminal cases?

• cases relating to citizens' rights
• cases relating to crimes

The decision of the jury in a trial is called the 

• evidence
• verdict
• appeal
• panel

What is the highest Court in the United States.

• State Court

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

This is the local, state, or federal court that is the first to hear a civil or criminal case. This involves hearing arguments from both sides, and sometimes involves a jury.

• Appellate Court

• Trial Court

• Supreme Court

• Court Marshall

A group of citizens who hears and decides the outcome of a court case is called

• A trial court

• Justices

• Jury

• Reporters