Unit 4 Summative Exam (Judicial Branch)

How many Justices are currently serving on the United States Supreme Court?

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 10

How long can a Justice (who upholds good behavior) serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 4 years
• 5 years
• 10 years
• Justices can serve for life

Which of the following is a formal requirement to be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice according to Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution?

• Must have at least ten years of legal experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to serve
• Must have attended law school from an accredited university
• There are no requirements to meet for being appointed a justice of the Supreme Court

Which sector of the Judicial Branch is known as the "Second Chance" court?

• Circuit Court
• Supreme Court
• District Court
• Court of Appeals

Which level of the federal court system is considered the lowest in terms of superiority?

• Regional Court
• Supreme Court
• District Court
• Court of Appeals

The term Original Jurisdiction means....

• The court case has already been decided upon
• The court's ability to hear a specific court case for the first time
• The conflict took place on American soil, but between non-American citizens
• The federal courts have no role in the case- it is a state or local issue

Which of the following descriptions best explains what Appellate Jurisdiction is?

• The court's ability to hear a case that has already received a previous ruling
• The court's ability to hear a specific court case for the first time
• The federal courts have no role in the case - it is a state or local issue
• The court's ability to hear cases involving military personel

The case Marbury v. Madison (1803) enabled the U.S. Supreme Court to utilize which power?

• Judicial Review
• Executive Order
• Marshall Law
• Concurring Opinion

Using what you know about the federal courts, Which of the following charts are completely correct?

• Chart A
• Chart B
• Chart C
• Chart D

What is one way the Judicial branch checks the Executive branch?

• Vetoing executive orders
• Impeaching the President
• Declaring executive actions unconstitutional
• Approving presidential appointments