US Judicial System Quiz

US Judicial System Quiz

12th Grade

21 Qs

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US Judicial System Quiz

US Judicial System Quiz

Assessment

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History

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

DOK Level 1: Recall, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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21 questions

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following courts with their descriptions:

Handles federal cases at the trial level

The District Court

The highest court in the United States

The Supreme Court

Handles cases within a specific circuit

The Court of Appeals

Handles appeals from lower courts

The Circuit Court

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DOK Level 1: Recall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Judicial Branch?

Making laws

Enforcing laws

Interpreting laws

Vetoing laws

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DOK Level 1: Recall

3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

(a)   involves a dispute between individuals or organizations, typically seeking monetary compensation.

Criminal case
Civil case
Federal case
State case

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DOK Level 1: Recall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional?

Judicial Review

Judicial Activism

Judicial Restraint

Judicial Precedent

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DOK Level 1: Recall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a trial, what is the role of the jury?

To interpret the law

To determine the facts

To enforce the law

To write the verdict

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DOK Level 1: Recall

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the difference between a criminal case and a civil case.

Criminal cases involve the government prosecuting an individual for breaking the law, while civil cases involve disputes between individuals or organizations.

Criminal cases involve disputes between individuals, while civil cases involve the government prosecuting an individual.

Criminal cases are always heard in federal courts, while civil cases are heard in state courts.

Criminal cases involve monetary compensation, while civil cases involve jail time.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the process of judicial review.

The process by which the executive branch reviews laws passed by Congress.

The process by which the legislative branch reviews decisions made by the courts.

The process by which the judicial branch reviews the constitutionality of laws and actions by the other branches.

The process by which the judicial branch enforces laws.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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