Court Systems & Structures

Court systems are established by which of the following?

• The Constitution

• The president

• The Declaration of Independence

• Government agencies

The Federal Courts of Appeal consist of how many courts?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

The attorney who is hired or appointed to represent the plaintiff’s interests is known as which of the following?

• Bailiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Jury

Which of the following case types does small claims court NOT hear?

• Breach of contract

• Divorce proceedings

• Unpaid rent

• Customer complaints

Which courts decide more than 95 percent of the nation’s legal cases?

• State courts

• Supreme court

• Small claims court

• District courts

Which courts serve areas consisting of three to nine states known as circuits?

• State courts

• Small claims courts

• Court of appeals

• District courts

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and how many associate judges?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

8. Which of the following traits does NOT describe the Chief Justice?

• Shares responsibility with the president

• Is elected by the president

• Holds lifetime position

• Represents the jury to the judge

The Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka case pertained to which of the following?

• A slave’s right to sue

• The right against self-incrimination

• Segregation in schools

• Freedom of speech

Which court case involved the right to freedom of speech?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka

• Marbury v. Madison

• Tinker v. Des Moines, Iowa