Supreme Court Quiz

How many justices are on the current Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

How many justices have there been ever?

• 100

• 104

• 110

• 120

How does a Supreme Court justice get appointed?

• By the Senate alone

• By the President and confirmed by the Senate

• By the House of Representatives

• By a national vote

Who is the current Chief Justice?

• Clarence Thomas

• Sonia Sotomayor

• John G. Roberts, Jr.

• Elena Kagan

Approximately how many cases are sent to the Supreme Court each year?

• 500 to 1,000

• 2,000 to 3,000

• 7,000 to 8,000

• 10,000 to 12,000

What circuit court is Pennsylvania in?

• 1st Circuit

• 2nd Circuit

• 3rd Circuit

• 4th Circuit

Where does the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals hold sessions?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York, New York

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston, Massachusetts

How are circuit court judges appointed?

• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate

• Elected by the public

• Appointed by the Governor

• Selected by the Supreme Court

How many federal judicial districts does Pennsylvania have?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

Which district is Pennsylvania in?

• Western District

• Northern District

• Southern District

• Central District