The Federal Court System and the Supreme Court

The federal court system have four main levels.

• True

• False

There are __ district courts, __ circuit courts and __ Supreme Court throughout the country.

• 100, 14; 3

• 112; 9; 1

• 72; 6; 2

• 94; 13; 1

The jurisdiction of state courts will sometimes overlap with that of federal courts.

• True

• False

Federal judges and Supreme Court justices hold their position for how long?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• Until the next election

• Lifetime

Federal judges and Supreme Court justices may be removed from office if they are impeached by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate.

• True

• False

The ____ courts are the general trial courts of the federal court system.

• Supreme

• District

• Circuit

• Criminal

There are 15 federal circuit courts that divide the country into different regions.

• True

• False

The ___ Circuit includes the states of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

• Fifth

• Sixth

• Tenth

• Twentith

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the American judicial system.

• True

• False

The Supreme Court is required to hear all appeals.

• True

• False