The Judiciary 2024

True or False: The United States has a dual court system.

• true

• false

The authority to hear and decide a case

• Indictment

• Jurisdiction

• docket

• arraignment

Of the three federal courts, which court is the lowest?

• The Court of Common Pleas

• The Supreme Court

• The Courts of Appeals

• The District Courts

Which court is the trial court?

• The Federal District Courts

• The Courts of Appeals

True or False: The Courts of Appeals reviews new evidence and witnesses.

• True

• False

How many judges reviews cases at the Courts of Appeals?

• 1

• 3

• 9

• 12

How many justices currently sit on the Supreme Court?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

Which of the following is a correct statement?

• The President appoints federal judges to serve a 10 year term

• The Senate appoints federal judges to serve a life term

• The House confirms the President's nominations to the Supreme Court

• The President appoints federal judges to serve a life term

Originalism is closely connected to which judicial philosophy?

• Judicial restraint

• Judicial activism

Which is least likely to be considered when appointing a federal judge?

• Law school attended

• Judicial philosophy

• Legal expertise

• Age