Exploring the Structure and Powers of the U.S. Judicial Branch

Which article of the Constitution describes the judicial branch?

• Article 4

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

Who nominates federal judges?

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

• The Senate

How many federal district courts are there?

• 100

• 50

• 75

• 94

What type of jurisdiction do district courts have?

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

How many US circuit courts of appeals are there?

• 13

• 10

• 11

• 12

What can an appellate court do if it reviews a case?

• Remand the case

• Reverse the decision

• Affirm the decision

• All of the above

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 6

When does the Supreme Court's term start?

• First Monday in October

• First Monday in April

• First Monday in July

• First Monday in January

What is judicial review?

• The power to create laws

• The power to interpret laws

• The power to examine laws and executive actions for constitutionality

• The power to enforce laws

What happens if the Supreme Court reverses a conviction?

• The case is sent back to the district court

• The conviction is upheld

• The case is dismissed

• The person is set free