Judicial Unit

Judicial Unit

6th - 9th Grade

20 Qs

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Judicial Unit

Judicial Unit

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Social Studies

6th - 9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to a serious criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year?

Civil case
Felony
Concurrent jurisdiction
Misdemeanor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for representing the federal government before the Supreme Court?

Solicitor general
Chief justice
Magistrate judge
Public defender

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the power of the Supreme Court act as a check on the President?

By appointing federal judges
By vetoing legislation
By ruling executive actions unconstitutional
By declaring war

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

Original jurisdiction only deals with civil cases, while appellate jurisdiction only deals with criminal cases
Appellate jurisdiction has more power than original jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction hears cases for the first time, while appellate jurisdiction reviews decisions made by lower courts
Original jurisdiction is handled by state courts, while appellate jurisdiction is handled by federal courts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of the Supreme Court's power to overturn previous rulings?

It prevents the President from making new laws
It limits the authority of lower courts
It ensures that all decisions are final and cannot be challenged
It allows for adaptation to changing societal norms and values

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the party being accused or sued in a court case?

Associate justice
Defendant
Plaintiff
Grand jury

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a grand jury in the judicial system?

To issue arrest warrants
To determine if there is enough evidence to indict a defendant
To oversee civil cases
To provide legal advice to the judge

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