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Judicial Branch Quiz (AR)

Authored by Tonya Johnston

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Judicial Branch Quiz (AR)
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The court in which a case is originally tried is known as_______________________.

State Court

Federal Court

Trial Court

Original jurisdiction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The authority to hear certain cases.

Writ of certiorari

Jurisdiction

Precedent

Brief

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A written statement setting forth the legal arguments, relevant facts, and precedents supporting one side of a case.

Brief

Precedent

Writ of certiorari

The "rule of four"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The losing side of the case, disagreeing with the majority opinion.

Unanimous opinion

Dissenting opinion

Majority Opinion

Concurring Opinion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Found in the 14th Amendment, no state may deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law.

Original Jurisdiction

Writ of certiorari

Due Process Clause

Precedent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Expresses the view of the majority of justices on a case.

Precedent

Concurring Opinion

Unanimous Opinion

Majority Opinion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

An order from the court to a lower court to send up the record on a case for review.

Appellate jurisdiction

Writ of certiorari

Precedent

Concurrent jurisdiction

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