Module 5 Review - Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court has the power to

• control the federal budget

• approve presidential appointments

• vote to end a tie in the Senate

• interpret the Constitution

As a result of the Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v Arizona (1966), a person accused of a crime is entitled to

• a speedy trial

• reasonable bail

• a reading of his or her rights at the time of arrest

• protection against cruel or unusual punishment

Which action is an example of judicial review?

• The president proposes a bill to reduce the powers of the federal courts.

• A state court finds a defendant guilty of murder.

• The Supreme Court overturns a law because it is unconstitutional.

• The Senate approves a President's nominee for the Supreme Court.

Why does the Supreme Court not agree to hear all cases?

• The right to appeal is not guaranteed.

• There are too many requests for one court to hear.

• They have already been appealed once before.

• They only hear cases involving the federal government.

Civil law exists to help resolve conflicts between

• states

• citizens

• neighbors

• businesses

Answer explanation

Civil law is used to resolve conflict between all citizens. This can include conflict between neighbors, a conflict between a citizen and a business, and many more circumstances where criminal law is not in question.

Which is considered the highest appellate court?

• U.S. courts of appeals

• U.S. appellate court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

Which of the following is the lowest of the three-tiered federal court system established by Congress?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Appellate Court

• Court of Original Jurisdiction

U.S. federal judges are nominated for an expected to serve for _____.

• 4 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

• life

Since the Judiciary Act of 1869, there have been how Supreme Court justices on the bench? This is the same number that there is today.

• 6

• 10

• 9

• 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of criminal law?

• Prosecutes an accused person

• Identifies laws that were broken

• Discourages undesirable behavior by issuing punishments

• Resolves noncriminal issues concerning property damage