Judicial Branch Practice Questions

When discussing judicial decisions, what does a concurring opinion mean?

• An opinion that disagrees with the majority opinion

• An opinion that agrees with the majority opinion, but for a different reason

• An opinion written by the Chief Justice

• An unpublished opinion

What type of court do first instance courts have?

• Appeals Court

• Trial Court

• Competition Court

• Special Court

What is the most common way to review a case in a vehicle court?

• Appeal from the State Supreme Court

• Issuing a Certiorari Order

• Direct Application

• Congress Petition

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court of the United States?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

How do federal judges remain independent from politics?

• They are elected every four years

• They are appointed for life

• They are appointed by Congress

• They must be non-partisan

What does the provision for due process in the 14th Amendment protect?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to free speech

• Protecting people from having their rights infringed

• The right to vote

According to the First Amendment, which of the following is true about freedom of speech?

• It protects you from punishment at work

• It does not protect you from punishment at work

• It gives you the freedom to say anything without any consequences

• It only applies to government censorship

According to the 4th Amendment, what is required for a search in a non-governmental school?

• Reasonable suspicion

• Probable cause

• Search warrant

• Consent

What does the First Amendment establishment clause prohibit in public schools?

• Teaching about religion

• Mandating prayer

• Voluntary student prayer

• Discussion of religious texts

The Supreme Court expresses its official opinion through ________ _______

• Judicial Review

• Plurality Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinion