Daily Review: Ch. 11

Who was the Chief Justice of the United States in 1801?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Marshall

• James Madison

What significant impact did Chief Justice John Marshall have on the Supreme Court?

• Reduced the power of the federal government

• Increased the power of the Supreme Court

• Established the first federal court

• Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is true about the federal court system in the United States?

• There are no lower federal courts

• The Supreme Court has no power over federal laws

• Lower federal courts were established by Congress

• The Supreme Court was not established by the Constitution

From where do the lower federal courts derive their power?

• From the individual state governments

• Directly from the President

• From the Constitution and federal laws

• They have inherent powers independent of any laws

What is the primary function of Federal Court Jurisdiction?

• To enforce state laws

• To hear certain cases

• To appoint federal judges

• To legislate new federal laws

Which of the following is NOT a focus of Federal Courts under their jurisdiction?

• Federal Laws

• Treaties with Foreign Nations

• Interpretations of the Constitution

• Enforcement of municipal ordinances

When can a case involving state governments be heard in federal courts?

• A) When one state government is involved

• B) When it involves municipal governments

• C) When two or more state governments are involved

• D) When state governments are not involved at all

What is concurrent jurisdiction in the context of U.S. courts?

• When only federal courts have jurisdiction

• When only state courts have jurisdiction

• When both federal and state courts have jurisdiction

• When international courts have jurisdiction

Under which condition might a case fall under concurrent jurisdiction?

• A case involving a dispute of less than $50,000

• A case where citizens of the same state have a dispute

• A case where citizens of different states have a dispute concerning $50,000 or more

• A case involving federal laws only

What type of jurisdiction does a trial court have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Exclusive federal jurisdiction