Judicial Branch Review

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch of the United States?

• Interpret the laws

• Declare war
• Enforce laws
• Write new laws

How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 12
• 7
• 9
• 11

What is the role of the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals?

• To appoint judges to the U.S. Supreme Court
• To hear appeals from the U.S. District Courts within their respective circuits and review decisions made by the lower courts.
• To issue executive orders related to federal laws
• To oversee criminal trials in the U.S. District Courts

What is the lowest level of federal courts in the United States?

• Appellate Courts
• Supreme Courts
• District Courts
• Circuit Courts

How many levels are there in the Federal Courts System?

• 5
• 7
• 10
• 3

Elijah is studying U.S. government structure and is curious about the highest court in the United States. Which court is it?

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• County Court

What is the function of the U.S. District Courts?

• To hear appeals from lower courts

• To serve as the primary trial courts in the federal system

• To review state law constitutionality

• To handle disputes between states

Which of the following is an example of judicial review?

• Congress passing a new federal law

• The President signing a bill into law

• Supreme Court declaring a law passed by Congress as unconstitutional
• A state governor vetoing a bill

Which of the following cases would be heard in a criminal court?

• Cases involving civil disputes
• Cases involving traffic violations
• Cases involving contract breaches
• Cases involving crimes such as theft, assault, or murder.

What does "due process" ensure in legal proceedings?

• The laws are interpreted correctly

• All parties receive equal treatment under the law

• The correct court hears the case

• Laws are applied consistently in all states