Structures & Functions of the Judicial Branch

What is the structure of the federal trial courts?

• Federal District Courts

• Circuit Courts of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Court of Claims

Which court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases arising under federal law?

• Federal District Courts

• Circuit Courts of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Court of International Trade

What is the jurisdiction of the federal courts limited to?

• Cases between citizens of two or more states

• Questions of federal laws

• Neither of these two

• Both of these

Which court has original jurisdiction over cases affecting ambassadors and cases between two or more states?

• Federal District Courts

• Circuit Courts of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims

What is the function of the judicial branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Creating laws

• Interpreting and applying laws

• Executing laws

What type of jurisdiction do the Circuit Courts of Appeals have?

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

What is the purpose of judicial review?

• To protect the rights of the people against unconstitutional actions

• To protect the rights of the president and Congress

• To interpret state laws

• To enforce federal laws

Which amendment protects the rights of people to fair treatment under state laws?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment