Judiciary Quiz

What is the main role of judges in the judiciary?

• To interpret laws

• To adjudicate over transgressions of the law

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

Which type of judge hears appeals on points of law in both civil and criminal cases?

• Inferior Judge

• Supreme Court Judge

• Superior Judge

• Circuit Judge

Who heads the Criminal Division in the Court of Appeal?

• Lord Justices of Appeal

• President of the Supreme Court

• Master of the Rolls

• Lord Chief Justice

What type of cases do High Court Judges hear?

• Large-value, first instance civil cases

• Low-value civil cases

• Medium-value criminal cases

• Small claims court cases

What type of cases do Crown Court Judges hear?

• Medium to high level criminal cases

• High-value civil cases

• Small claims court cases

• Employment rights cases

Who hears civil cases in the County Court?

• High Court Judges

• District Judges

• Recorders

• Circuit Judges

What type of cases do Magistrates' Court judges hear?

• Medium level criminal cases

• Family work cases

• Employment rights cases

• High-value civil cases

What is the minimum age requirement to be appointed as a judge?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• There is no minimum age requirement

How long can judges serve in their position?

• 5 years

• 3 years

• There is no limit

• 10 years

How can High Court Judges and Court of Appeal Judges be removed from office?

• By the Lord Chancellor's decision

• By the Prime Minister's decision

• By a petition to the Crown following an address presented to both Houses of Parliament

• By a tribunal before any parliamentary motion is tabled