The Judicial Branch of the Federal Government

What is the highest court in the federal court system?

• Supreme Court

• Regional Court of Appeals

• U.S. District Court

• State Court

How are judges of the Supreme Court appointed?

• Elected by the people

• Appointed by the President

• Appointed by the Senate

• Appointed by the State Governors

What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?

• Original jurisdiction only

• Appellate jurisdiction only

• Both original and appellate jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

What is the purpose of the 12 regional courts of appeals?

• To hear original jurisdiction cases

• To hear appeals from the lower courts

• To establish federal laws

• To interpret state laws

How many U.S. district courts are there?

• 12

• 50

• 94

• 100

What is the term for the power of the courts to rule on the constitutionality of laws?

• Judicial review

• Legislative power

• Executive power

• Constitutional interpretation

Who wrote the essay Federalist 78?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which Supreme Court case established the precedent of judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Miranda v. Arizona

What is the main checking power of the Supreme Court on the other branches of government?

• Executive oversight

• Legislative veto

• Judicial review

• Impeachment