Constitutional Law Quiz

What major weakness did the Framers aim to correct with the national system of courts?

• The lack of a Supreme Court

• The absence of a dual court system

• The lack of judicial review

• The weakness in the Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution provide for in addition to the Supreme Court?

• State courts only

• Federal courts only

• Both federal and state courts

• Other courts created by Congress

How do the federal courts operate according to the text?

• Independently of the state courts

• Within a single court system

• In a dual court system with the state courts

• Under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court

What does the Constitution outline regarding the federal judiciary?

• The election process for federal judges

• The structure of the federal judiciary, the jurisdiction of the courts, and the functions of federal judges

• The number of Supreme Court Justices

• The budget allocations for the judicial branch

How were disputes between States and persons who lived in different states resolved under the Articles of Confederation?

• By a federal court system.

• By the courts in one of the States involved.

• Through a national arbitration panel.

• By the President of the United States.

How many separate court systems are there in the United States?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Fifty

What does the national judiciary of the United States encompass?

• More than 50 courts

• More than 100 courts

• More than 1000 courts

• State court systems

How many systems of courts do the states have in the United States?

• Each state has no separate system of courts

• Each state has one system of courts

• Each of the 50 states has its own system of courts

• All states share a single system of courts

Which courts are considered the 'inferior courts' according to the image?

• The Supreme Court

• The legislative courts

• The lower federal courts beneath the Supreme Court

• The US Court of International Trade

What are the 'special courts' sometimes called, as per the image?

• Constitutional courts

• Legislative courts

• Superior courts

• Inferior courts