Judicial Branch

In which federal court do they have jury trials?

• District

• Appellate

• Supreme

Answer explanation

The District Level is the lowest of the federal courts and the only court at the federal level that has a jury.

What is the highest federal court?

• District

• Supreme

• Appellate

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court is often called the highest court in the land. It's not because the justices are under the influence.

How long are the terms of federal judges?

• 6 years

• 10 years

• Life

Answer explanation

Electric word life It means forever and that's a mighty long time - Prince

In reality, judges serve for life or until they decided to retire.

An opinion is a carefully worded statement that explains why a decision was made.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The majority opinion has the force of law. It is an explanation of why the court ruled in a certain way.

If you disagree with a decision made in District Court, what court do you go to next?

• Disagreement Court

• Appellate Court

• Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The Appellate Court may or may not elect to hear a case. Not all appeals are heard.

Which opinion of the Supreme Court has the force of law?

• Minority Opinion

• Majority Opinion

• Chief Opinion

The Supreme Court can decide which cases to review?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court typically only reviews 100-150 of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review each year.

The jury at the Appellate level includes citizens from the community in which the crime was committed

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Only District Courts have juries. Rulings above the District Court are made by judges.

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

• 8

• 9

• 11

Answer explanation

9 total justices - 1 chief justice and 8 associate justices.

Who selects federal judges?

• President appoints, Senate confirms

• Citizens elect, President confirms

• Senate

Answer explanation

At the federal level judges are appointed. In Ohio, judges at the local and state level are elected.