Judicial Branch Structure

What is the highest court in the federal court system of the United States?

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 12

• 6

• 15

• 9

Which federal court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and public ministers?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Tax Court

What is the term length for federal judges?

• Retirement age

• 10 years

• Limited term

• Life tenure

What is the purpose of the U.S. Court of Appeals?

• To oversee civil disputes

• To issue arrest warrants

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To enforce federal laws

Which federal court is the trial court for most federal cases?

• United States Bankruptcy Court

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States Supreme Court

• United States District Court

What is the role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Make final decisions on all cases

• Preside over Court sessions, lead discussions among justices, assign opinion writing

• Act as the spokesperson for the Supreme Court

• Serve as the head of the Department of Justice

What is the significance of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court

• It abolished the federal court system

• It established the federal court system and clarified court jurisdiction.

• It expanded the court jurisdiction to include international cases

What is the difference between federal district courts and federal circuit courts?

• Federal district courts handle civil cases, and federal circuit courts handle criminal cases.

• Federal district courts are located in Washington D.C., and federal circuit courts are located in each state.

• Federal district courts have jurisdiction over state law issues, and federal circuit courts have jurisdiction over federal law issues.

• Federal district courts are trial courts, and federal circuit courts are appellate courts.

How are federal judges appointed to their positions?

• Elected by the House of Representatives

• Chosen by a committee of state governors

• Selected through a national lottery system

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate