Quiz Sol 9

Consider a scenario where a new law is passed that limits the freedom of speech. In what way does the power of judicial review act as a check in this context?

• Courts can check on other courts to make sure they are acting constitutionally

• Courts can declare the new law unconstitutional

• Courts can impeach the president for signing the law

• Courts can review acts of other courts regarding the law.

After John Doe was found guilty of burglary, what may happen next in the legal process?

• A U.S. Court of Appeals asks to review John Doe's case.

• John Doe's criminal case becomes a civil case.

• John Doe appeals the case to a higher court.

• The U.S. Supreme Court automatically reviews John Doe's case.

Imagine you are studying for your civics exam and you need to understand the structure of the federal court system. What are the three main levels of federal courts?

• district courts, courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court

• city courts, state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court

• mayor’s court, city court, and federal court

• district courts, magistrate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court

From which of the following courts is there no appeal?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. High Court

Imagine you are accused of a crime. What right ensures you are judged by an impartial group of people from your community rather than by the government alone?

• A judge

• A lawyer

• A jury

• The Supreme Court

In the scenario where a new law is passed regarding internet privacy, what is the main job of the judicial branch?

• interpret the law

• make the laws

• enforce the law

• provide a jury

During a high-profile case in 2021, in which level of federal courts was a jury present?

• Circuit Court of Appeals

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Divorce Court

What court case established the power of "judicial review"?

• Brown v. the Board of Education

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Marbury v. Madison

• Bush v. Gore

Why do US Supreme Court justices serve for life?

• it is hard to find good judges

• to give them more power than the president and Congress

• so they can make politically unpopular decisions

• because the Constitution says so

Which court has the authority to hear a federal case before any other court?

• jurisdiction

• original jurisdiction

• judicial review

• judicial authority