Federal Judges & Jurisdictions

Which court would a person seek if convicted by a law they think is unconstitutional?

• Appellate Court

• District Court

• Remanded Court

• Juvenile Court

Which jurisdiction hears a case for the first time?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

Which jurisdiction can be heard in either a state court or a federal court?

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

Which court is included in Article 3 of the Constitution?

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals

• The US District Court

• The Superior Court

This court handles disputes over contracts, property disputes, divorce, or child custody. 

• Civil Court

• Criminal Court

• Juvenile Court

• Superior Court

A custom of the U.S. Senate of refusing to confirm a presidential appointment of a federal judge.

• Senatorial Courtesy

• Lame Duck Plan

• Partisanship

• Vetting

How long are federal judge appointments?

• For life

• For one presidential term

• For 10 years

• For 6 years

Which committee does the vetting of federal judges?

• Senate Judiciary Committee

• House Ethics Committee

• Appropriations Committee

• Rules and Administration Committee

How can federal judges lose their office as a judge?

• Conviction of impeachment

• Lose an election

• Offend the President

• Overturn a previous Supreme Court decision

What is the ONLY Constitution requirement for a Federal judge?

• Senate confirmation

• At least 25 years old

• Served as a judge

• Possess a law degree