Federal Court System Quiz

What is the term length for a federal court judge?

• Lifetime

• 10 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What is the main idea of Federalist 78?

• Judicial independence

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

What is a president's most important concern when selecting a Supreme Court justice?

• Judicial philosophy

• Age

• Gender

• Geographic location

What are the powers of Congress?

• Legislative powers

• Judicial powers

• Executive powers

• Diplomatic powers

What is an independent regulatory commission?

• A government agency with regulatory power

• A private corporation

• A legislative committee

• A judicial body

What is the Hatch Act concerned with?

• Political activities of federal employees

• Environmental protection

• Taxation

• Healthcare reform

What is the role of the White House Staff?

• Advising the President

• Passing legislation

• Judging court cases

• Enforcing laws

What is judicial activism?

• Judges making decisions based on personal views

• Judges strictly following the law

• Judges avoiding controversial cases

• Judges deferring to the legislature

What is the function of the U.S. circuit courts of appeals?

• Reviewing decisions of lower courts

• Conducting trials

• Enforcing laws

• Drafting legislation