Ch. 7 Judicial Branch Pop Quiz

The power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts is called

• Enumerated Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Expressed Powers

Why are federal judges appointed for life?

• To ensure their independence from political party pressures

• To ensure their jurisdiction over state courts

• To limit the power of the other two branches

• To provide a retirement for the judge

Which Article of the Constitution established the Supreme Court?

What is the difference between an appellate court and a trial court?

• An appellate court reviews another courts decision

• An appellate court has a larger jury

• An appellate court decides issues of fact

• An appellate court hears witnesses

Prior to Marbury vs. Madison the Judicial Branch had no power to declare a law or executive order Unconstitutional.

• True

• False

How do justices of the Supreme Court communicate their final decision on cases?

• One Justice writes a majority opinion while others may write disagreeing opinions

• They issue a writ of certiorari

• The votes are broadcast on TV and the Internet live.

• The judges have secret ballots, their votes and opinions are private just like citizens.

What happens when you receive a writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court about your case?

• You won the case.

• The case is being heard.

• You must appear in court.

• Your case has been dismissed.

Who confirms the Supreme Court Justice nominees made by the president?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• None of the Above

The Supreme Court only has appellate jurisdiction.

• True

• False

What is the correct definition of the term impeachment?

• Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.

• The process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official.

• Every person, even the government officials are accountable under the law.

• An order to a lower court to deliver their records about a case so that the higher court may review it.