US Supreme Court Quiz

What is the highest court in the US that has the final power of judicial review?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Chief Justice

Which jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Chief Justice

What is the title of judges of Appellate and Supreme Court?

• Justices

• Chief Justice

• District Trial Court

• Circuit Court of Appeals

Who is the head of the Judicial branch at the national level?

• Justices

• Chief Justice

• District Trial Court

• Circuit Court of Appeals

Which is the lowest level of courts where cases begin & trials are held?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• District Trial Court

• Circuit Court of Appeals

Which court hears appeals from the decisions of lower courts?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• District Trial Court

• Circuit Court of Appeals

What is it called when you ask a higher court to review the lower court's decision and determine if law was applied correctly?

• Overturn (Reverse)

• Appeal

• Writ of Certiorari

• Summary Judgment

Which case established judicial review, which means the Supreme Court can review decisions and decide if they are constitutional or unconstitutional?

• Marbury vs Madison

• Habeas Corpus

• Jury

• Trial

What is the power of the Judicial Branch to determine the constitutionality of laws called?

• Overturn (Reverse)

• Appeal

• Writ of Certiorari

• Judicial Review

What is it called when the Appellate Court disagrees with the lower court's decision?

• Overturn (Reverse)

• Appeal

• Writ of Certiorari

• Summary Judgment