Multiple Choice Version Judicial Branch Study Guide

This branch of govt makes sure laws are constitutional.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch

What are the two types of Federal Courts? (Pick 2 Choices)

• Constitutional Court
• Special Court
• Supreme Court
• District Court

What is the proper term for the right a court has to hear a case?

• Jurisdiction
• Inception
• Caucuses

How many levels are there of the federal courts?

• 3
• 9
• 2

What is the highest federal court?

• Constitutional Court
• Supreme Court
• District Court

Which concept allows the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of a law or act?

• Gerrymandering
• Cloture
• Judicial Review

Which landmark case established the concept discussed in the previous question?

• Marbury v. Madison
• Madison v. Madison
• Roe v. Wade

Which of the following opinions of the Supreme Court means that it is the decision of the court?

• Concurring Opinion
• Dissenting Opinion
• Majority Opinion

Which of the following opinions of the Supreme Court is written by a justice(s)who do not agree with the decision of the court?

• Concurring Opinion
• Dissenting Opinion
• Majority Opinion

Which of the following opinions of the Supreme Court is written by a justice(s)who agree with the decision of the court, but not how it was reached?

• Dissenting Opinion
• Majority Opinion
• Concurring Opinion