Ciivics- Chapter 7

Which of these statements describes a civil case?

• A crime has been committed.

• State and local governments are not involved.

• A jury or judge decides guilt or innocence of the accused.

• The court decides in favor of one side or the other.

How does the power of judicial review act as a check on the legislative and executive branches?

• It pushes the president to enforce unpopular laws.

• It can prevent Congress from passing laws.

• It can nullify laws that conflict with the Constitution.

• It allows state courts to set precedents for law enforcement.

Which level of federal courts are trial courts?

• Supreme courts
• Appellate courts
• State courts
• District courts

During oral arguments, much time is used for

• listening to the judge's opinions
• taking breaks
• answering justices' questions

• reading the case documents

What is the "court of final appeal"?

• The Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• Nash County Local Court

Which section of the U.S. Constitution established the judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

When ruling on an issue that has been decided by a court in the past, the Supreme Court

• May follow precedent or overrule precedent

• Must follow precedent

• Must consider changing times and social concerns

• May not make decisions based on personal views

How do federal judges obtain their office?

• By winning an election every six years

• By presidential appointment and the House approval

• By presidential appointment and Senate approval

• By winning an election once

Which article gives the president the power to appoint Supreme Court judges?

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article I

How many district courts are there?

• There are 95 district courts.

• There are 100 district courts.
• There are 50 district courts.
• There are 94 district courts.