Civics: Topic 05: The Judiciary Branch (Part B)

What is the dual court system?

• Each state has its own federal courts

• Only federal courts apply federal law

• Only federal courts apply state law

• Each state has its own courts, including trial courts and courts of appeal

What does Article III create?

• The U.S. Senate

• The U.S. President

• The U.S. Congress

• The U.S. Supreme Court

What is jurisdiction?

• The authority a court has to hear and decide a legal case

• The authority a governor has to appoint judges

• The authority a president has to make laws

• The authority a mayor has to impeach judges

What is tenure for federal judges and Supreme Court justices?

• 10-year tenure

• 2-year tenure

• Life tenure

• 4-year tenure

Who has the power to confirm, or approve, federal court nominees?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The President

What is the power of the House of Representatives in relation to federal judges and justices?

• Nomination of individuals to serve on federal courts

• Confirmation of nominees

• Impeachment for wrongdoing or abuses of power

• Holding confirmation hearings

Who has the power to nominate individuals to serve on federal courts, including the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The President

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

What did the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison establish in 1803?

• The principle of constitutional review

• The principle of judicial review

• The principle of executive review

• The principle of legislative review

What type of cases do federal courts have jurisdiction in?

• Cases that involve state law

• Cases that involve international law

• Cases that involve the Constitution or federal law

• Cases that involve local law

What is the Senate Judiciary Committee responsible for in the confirmation process?

• Nominating individuals to serve on federal courts

• Impeaching federal judges and justices

• Creating other federal courts

• Holding a confirmation hearing to consider and vote on nominees