District Court Review

What is the traffic light color used to represent the U.S. District Courts?

• Red Light

• Yellow Light

• Green Light

Which of the following options is the best description of Original Jurisdiction?

• The power of a court to review a case after it has been decided.
• The ability of a court to enforce laws and regulations.
• The jurisdiction of a court to hear appeals from lower courts.
• The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

What do we call a Federal Court case that involves the U.S. Military?

• civil court
• administrative hearing
• international tribunal
• court-martial

How many judges rule a case at the U.S. District Court level?

• One judge
• Three judges
• A panel of judges
• Two judges

What is the only level of the Federal Court system where jury trials are held?

• District Courts
• Circuit Courts
• Supreme Court
• Appellate Courts

How many total U.S. District Courts are there in the United States?

• 85
• 90
• 100
• 94

Which of the following is an example of a court case that would likely not be heard in U.S. District Courts?

• A state law dispute between two private parties.
• A criminal case prosecuted by the federal government.
• A case involving a violation of federal laws.

• A maritime dispute.

True or False - Both civil and criminal cases can be heard in U.S. District Courts.

• False

• True

The _________ appoints district court judges with the approval of the ________.

• President; Senate
• Chief Justice; Congress
• House of Representatives; President

• President; Supreme Court

How long does the term last of a U.S. District Court Judge?

• Lifetime appointment
• 4 years
• 10 years
• 20 years