Judicial Branch Unit Test Practice

Who nominates federal judges in the United States?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

Which body must approve federal judge nominations?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The House of Representatives

What is the role of the Judiciary Committee in the process?

• Approve state-level judges

• Finalize appointments

• Review and recommend nominees

• Implement court decisions

What is the role of the Judiciary Committee in the process?

• Implement court decisions

• Approve state-level judges

• Review and recommend nominees

• Finalize appointments

What majority vote is needed in the Senate to confirm?

• Simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Plurality vote

• Unanimous vote

What type of cases would be handled by the Supreme Court?

• Cases involving divorce proceedings

• Cases involving traffic violations

• Cases involving small claims

• Cases involving constitutional issues

Which level of court would a lawsuit between two states be heard in?

• District Court

• Federal courts

• State courts

• Supreme Court

Where would a trial for breaking a federal law take place?

• Federal courts

• State courts

• Supreme Court

• Local police station

What type of cases do state courts primarily handle?

• State law violations

• Federal law violations

• Civil rights violations

• Cases involving international law

What is the typical panel size for federal appellate court cases?

• Three judges

• One judge

• Five judges

• Seven judges