Chapter 8 Test (Government)

Nine justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

• True

• False

The number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court may be changed by Congress.

• True

• False

The U.S. Constitution requires that Supreme Court justices have legal training.

• True

• False

U.S. Supreme Court justices have term limits

• True

• False

Which of these statements describes a civil case?

• A crime has been committed

• A jury or judge decides guilt or innocence of the accused

• The court decides in favor or one side or another

• State and local governments are not involved

What level of federal courts are trial courts?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. District Courts

• U.S Circuit Courts

• U.S. Supreme Court

Which part of the U.S. Constitution established the judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article V

Which federal courts usually has original jurisdiction?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Circuit Courts

• U.S. District Courts

• U.S. Supreme Court

When can a case be appealed?

• Only when the case is a civil lawsuit

• Only when the case is a criminal one

• When the prosecution loses

• When a law is applied incorrectly

How do federal judges obtain their offices?

• By presidential appointment and House approval

• By presidential appointment and Senate approval

• By winning an election every four years

• By winning an election every eight years