Federal Court System

Federal Court System

10th - 12th Grade

23 Qs

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Federal Court System

Federal Court System

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which cases concern rules, accidents or crimes on the high seas?

cases involving U.S. diplomats

violations of federal laws

cases involving foreign governments

cases based on admiralty and maritime laws

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a case that would be heard in a federal court?

dispute over patent rights

dispute over child support

suit involving the Defense Department

case involving a violation of the freedom of speech

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Making arrests, collecting fines, and protecting jurors are some of the jobs of U.S.

attorneys

magistrates

marshals

judges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following terms refers to a model upon which other judges can base their own decisions in similar cases?

opinion

precedent

warrant

appeal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT another name for a U.S. court of appeals?

federal appeals court

circuit court of appeals

appellate court

district court

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which court officials take care of much of a judge's routine work, such as issuing court orders and hearing preliminary evidence in a case?

magistrates

clerks

court reporters

marshals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which federal courts are the places where trials are held and lawsuits are begun?

district courts

appellate courts

circuit courts

appeals courts

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