Constitution Review 2023

What is it called when a court hears a case for the first time?

• appellate jurisdiction
• original jurisdiction
• trial
• the Supreme Court

How many Supreme Courts are there?

• 1
• 13
• 94

How many Courts of Appeal are there?

• 1
• 13
• 94

How many District Courts are there?

• 1
• 13
• 94

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Joe Biden
• Kamala Harris
• Nancy Pelosi
• John G. Roberts, Jr.

Which is NOT one of the three areas that the federal courts hear cases about?

• issues involving the Constitution
• Federal Laws
• Federal agreements
• speeding tickets

YES or NO: In order for an amendment to be approved, a president must sign.

• Yes
• No

Who appoints federal judges?

• the Senate
• the President
• Congress
• states

Who approves federal judge appointments?

• the Senate
• the President
• Congress
• states

What fraction of Congress OR State Legislators are needed to PROPOSE an amendment?

• 1/2
• 2/3
• 3/4
• all 50 states