Judicial Branch Review

How are Federal Court judges chosen?

• They are voted into office by congress.

• They are elected by the judges currently in the Federal Court.

• The senate appoints the Federal judges.

• They are nominated by the president.

Judicial review is...

• The power that allows the Supreme Court to nullify any federal or state law.

• Where original jurisdiction occurs.

• An example of separation of powers in Congress.

• The ability to review any court case that a lawyer wants.

What qualifications must judges have according to the Constitution?

• Must be at least 40 years old and have a law degree.

• Must have served as a judge in at least 2 lower courts.

• There are no specific qualifications.

• Must be at least 25 years old and a bachelor’s degree.

What does the judge decide in an appeals case?

• Whether a convicted person is truly guilty.

• The length of the convicted criminal’s sentence.

• Whether a convicted person received a fair trial.

• Where a convicted person should serve their time in prison.

What is the judicial branch's main role?

• Carry out the process of checks and balances.

• Sign bills into law.

• To interpret laws and protect rights.

• Rewrite and amend laws.

What type of cases does the Supreme Court hear?

• Cases that go to the appeals courts.

• Cases involving the most significant constitutional questions.

• Cases involving a conflict between state and local laws.

• Cases that involve cruel and unusual punishment.

What is original jurisdiction?

• This is the appeals process.

• Determines if a law is constitutional.

• The district trial courts hear cases for the first time.

• This is the last step in the judicial process.

How many judges are on the US Supreme court?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

This is the court of last resort in all questions of federal law.

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Territorial Court

• Appellate Court

A court of appeals has what type of jurisdiction?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Grand Jury jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction