Which of the following best describes how federal judges are selected?

• A direct election by the people

• By scoring highly on the Civil Service test (earning it via merit)

• They are selected by other federal judges

• They are appointed by the President

Which of the following best explains why the Supreme Court should be politically insulated?

• To allow them to have an easy job

• To ensure their safety

• To allow them to interpret the Constitution without concern of the public's opinion

• To make them eligible for re-election

In most scenarios, federal district courts have which two types of jurisdiction?

• Original and appellate

• Mandatory and discretionary

• Original and mandatory

• Discretionary and appellate

In most scenarios, the Supreme Court has which two types of jurisdiction?

• Original and appellate

• Mandatory and discretionary

• Original and mandatory

• Discretionary and appellate

Which of the following court cases allowed for the Supreme Court to rule things unconstitutional?

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Lopez

• McCulloch v. Maryland

Which of the following court cases established the supremacy of the federal government over the states?

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Lopez

• McCulloch v. Maryland

Which of the following court cases established the federal government needs constitutional justification to make laws and protects the rights of states?

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Lopez

• McCulloch v. Maryland

Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to the most vetoes in a Presidential term?

• A Republican President, Democratic majority Senate, and Democratic majority House

• A Republican President, Senate, and House of Representatives

• A Democratic President, Democratic majority House, and Republican majority Senate

Which of the following is a tool the minority party in the Senate can use to delay bills?

• Filibuster

• Cloture

• Remand

• None of the above

Of the options provided, which form of government gave the most power to the state governments?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta