Federal Court System

According to the Constitution, where is the judicial power of the United States vested?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Senate

When was the number of seats on the Supreme Court set at nine?

• 1789

• 1869

• 1912

• 1945

How many district courts are there in the federal court system?

• 50

• 100

• 75

• 94

What is the first level of appeals in the federal court system?

• Supreme Court

• State Courts

• Circuit Courts

• District Courts

Which court has the power to decide appeals on all cases brought in federal court or in state court if they deal with federal law?

• Supreme Court

• State Courts

• Circuit Courts

• District Courts

How many federal circuits divide the country into different regions?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit?

• State issues

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• National issues

What is the qualification requirement for justices of the Supreme Court according to the Constitution?

• Professional experience

• Age above 40

• Native-born citizenship

• Law degree

How many cases does the Supreme Court choose annually from the petitions they receive?

• 50

• 120

• 80

• 100

What is the historical educational background of all the justices of the Supreme Court?

• Engineering graduates

• Medical school graduates

• No formal education

• Law school graduates