Judicial Branch

How long is a Supreme Court justice's term?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

• Life

Which of the following rights a defendant does not have in a civil trial? Check all that are correct.

• Jury Trial

• Public Trial

• Speedy Trial

• Right to a court appointed attorney

What type of trial does a person sue another person?

• Inferior Court Trial

• Criminal Trial

• Civil Trial

• Supreme Court Trial

How many justices have to agree in order for a decision to be made in the US Supreme Court?

• 9

• 7

• 5

• All

How do Supreme Court justices get their job?

• Apply and are interviewed

• Appointed by the President & approved by the Senate

• Elected by the people

• Chosen by Congress

What is the authority of the court to hear a case known as?

• Plaintiff

• Majority Opinion

• Jurisdiction

• Defendant

What is Brown v. Board of Education an example of?

• Criminal Case

• Dissenting Opinion

• Judicial Review

• Jurisdiction

What is the authority of a court to review decisions of lower courts known as?

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Dissenting Opinion

• Majority Opinion

If a defendant loses in civil court, what is a possible consequence? Choose all that are correct.

• Pay Damages

• Give up property

• Pay a fine

• Serve time in prison

True or False A warrant is needed to collect evidence that is used in criminal court.

• True

• False