Judicial Branch Quiz

Who is the "prosecution" in a criminal case?

• The Government or the State

• The Supreme Court

• Anyone

• Dave

Civil cases deal with crimes like kidnapping, murder, theft, and other bad things.

• True

• False

What is/are the punishment(s) that result from a Civil case?

• A fine and jail time

• Just a fine

• Just jail time

• Get sent to the Gulag

If I am the US Attorney and the guy I brought to trial in a Criminal case is found innocent, can I appeal that decision?

• Yes

• No

If I am suing my husband for child support and I lose, can I appeal this Civil case?

• Yes

• No

Anti-Federalists didn't like the Supreme Court because they served life terms.

• True

• False

Why did they give Supreme Court Judges life terms?

• Because it would be cool if they lived forever

• So they don't have to worry about a retirement plan

• So they are not affected by public opinions or politicians

What court case gave the Supreme Court "Judicial Review"?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Sweeney v. Miller

• Schmarbury v. Shmadison

• Marshall v. Jefferson

Who nominates the Supreme Court Justices?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The State Senator

Who approves the Supreme Court Justice nominee?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Kraghdor the Approver!