AP GOV Chapter 15 Quiz

What are the constitutional requirements for a federal judge?

• Approbable

• Don't have to be a lawyer or judge

• No age limit

• Serve for life

• Must retire

Who picks federal justices?

• The Supreme Court alone
• The House of Representatives
• State governors
• The Senate

• The President

What is Original Jurisdiction?

• Original Jurisdiction is the power to review decisions made by lower courts.
• Original Jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.
• Original Jurisdiction is the ability to enforce laws in a specific region.
• Original Jurisdiction refers to the authority of appellate courts.

What is Appellate Jurisdiction?

• Appellate jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to conduct trials.
• Appellate jurisdiction is the authority to create new laws.
• Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear appeals from lower courts.
• Appellate jurisdiction is the ability to enforce court decisions.

There is a limit to appeals

• True

• False

What courts is Original Jurisdiction?

• Court of Appeals
• Family Court
• District Courts

• Traffic Court

What courts is Appellate Jurisdiction?

• District courts

• Traffic courts
• Federal Courts

• Circuit courts

• Supreme Court

Which Jurisdiction do you have no jury in?

• Local courts in traffic violations
• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Federal courts in civil cases
• Original Jurisdiction

What is the Rule of Four?

• At least four justices must agree to hear a case.
• Only the Chief Justice can decide to hear a case.
• At least three justices must agree to hear a case.
• All justices must agree to hear a case.

What does the Writ of Certiorari mean?

• A legal term for a court's final ruling.
• An appeal process for criminal cases.
• A legal order for a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
• A request for a lower court to dismiss a case.