Quiz on the U.S. Judicial Branch

Who appoints federal judges in the United States?

• The Congress

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Court of Appeals

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court

• The State Court

How many justices are there currently on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 12

• 15

• 9

What do federal judges do?

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Propose laws

How can a federal judge be removed from office?

• By impeachment

• By election

• By term limits

• By resignation only

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To conduct trials

• To enforce laws

• To review laws

• To review appealed cases

How many U.S. District Courts are there?

• 50

• 94

• 13

• 100

What rights does the Constitution guarantee in a trial?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to public office

• Right to make laws

• Right to vote

What happens if the Supreme Court decides on a case?

• It is final

• It goes to the president

• It returns to lower courts

• It can be appealed

Who confirms the appointment of Supreme Court justices?

• The Governor

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President