Federal Judiciary Brief

What type of structure and legal system characterizes the U.S. legal system?

• The U.S legal system is a single court system

• The U.S legal system is a three-tier dual court system

• The U.S legal system is a two-tier single court system

• None of the above

There are how many federal district courts?

• 50

• 100

• 94

• 13

There are how many U.S. circuit courts of appeal?

• 50

• 100

• 94

• 13

When the Supreme Court receives a case from a lower court to review, it is exercising what power?

• Judicial review

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Federal question

• None of the above

What is a writ?

• A court ruling

• A litigant’s plea

• A court order

• None of the above

Where do cases begin in the federal court system?

• Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal

• Federal District Courts

• Original Courts

• None of the above

How long are terms of office for federal judges?

• 4 years

• For life

• 6 years with 1/3 of the judges up for reappointment every 2 years

• 10 years

What case established judicial review?

• Marlboro v Madison 1800

• Marbury v Madison 1803

• Marlboro v Wisconsin 1789

• None of the above

What are the qualifications for Supreme Court judges?

• There are none

• Must be 45 years old and have 10 years of experience as a state judge

• Must be 45 and have a law degree

• Must have trial lawyer experience and PH.D in Law

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 12

• 7

• 9

• 13