Judicial Branch Quiz

How many associate justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 10

What is the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Appellate and original

• Appellate and limited original

• Original and limited appellate

• Original and appellate

Who appoints the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Senate

• Congress

What is the power of judicial review?

• To decide if laws agree with the Constitution

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

How many federal judicial circuits are there in the United States?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 20

What type of jurisdiction does the U.S. Court of Appeals have?

• Limited original

• Limited appellate

• Original

• Appellate

Who appoints the federal judges of the U.S. District Court?

• The Attorney General

• The Senate

• The Chief Justice

• The President

What type of cases does the U.S. District Court hear?

• Only constitutional cases

• Both civil and criminal cases

• Only criminal cases

• Only civil cases

What was the court case that established the principle of judicial review?

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

How are the justices of the U.S. Court of Appeals and U.S. District Court appointed?

• Appointed by the Attorney General

• Appointed by the Chief Justice

• Elected by the people

• Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate