
Judicial Branch and Court System Quiz
Authored by Christopher Catalano
Social Studies
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is the definition of "jurisdiction"?
The court's authority to hear and decide cases
enforcing laws
appealing a decision
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is "exclusive jurisdiction"?
Shared authority between state and federal courts
Federal Courts' authority to hear and decide cases
Courts' ability to overturn laws
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is "concurrent jurisdiction"?
Both state and federal courts can hear and decide a case
Only state courts have to hear cases
The ability of courts to issue rulings
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is a "ruling"?
The reason for a court's decision
An official decision to settle a case or establish the meaning of a law
A legal principle used to guide future decisions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is an "opinion"?
A brief statement that disagrees with the majority decision
The reason for a court's decision
The decision made in the court's ruling
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is a "precedent"?
A ruling that is used as the basis for judicial decisions in later, similar cases
A dissenting opinion that is later accepted
A law declared unconstitutional
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
What is the principle of "judicial review"?
The Supreme Court’s power to create new laws
The Supreme Court’s power to interpret the Constitution
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
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