Federal System Quiz

What is the highest court in the federal system called?

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• High Court

• Constitutional Court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 12

Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Attorney General

For how long are the justices of the Supreme Court appointed?

• For a fixed term of 10 years

• For life

• Until they reach the age of retirement

• For a renewable term of 4 years

What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in cases involving disputes between states?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• Advisory jurisdiction

How many appellate courts are there in the United States Courts of Appeals?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 20

What is the primary function of the United States Courts of Appeals?

• To prosecute federal crimes

• To hear initial trials of federal cases

• To review decisions made by the district courts

• To reexamine the facts of a case

How are the Courts of Appeals panels divided?

• Into single-judge panels

• Into two-judge panels

• Into three-judge panels

• Into full court panels

How are decisions typically made in the Courts of Appeals?

• By a single judge's ruling

• By a jury verdict

• By majority vote

• By unanimous consent

How many district courts are there in the federal system of the United States?

• 50

• 94

• 75

• 100