Understanding Federal and State Courts

What article of the Constitution created the U.S. Courts?

• Article I

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article II

Which court is the final arbiter of federal constitutional questions?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• State Supreme Court

How are federal judges selected?

• Appointed by the Supreme Court

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Elected by Congress

• Elected by the public

Which type of cases do U.S. Bankruptcy Courts handle?

• Bankruptcy cases

• Civil cases

• Criminal cases

• Family law cases

What is the highest court in most state court systems?

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

Which of the following is NOT a type of case heard by federal courts?

• Admiralty law

• Family law

• Disputes between states

• Bankruptcy

What is the role of U.S. probation and pretrial services officers?

• To defend accused individuals

• To prosecute federal cases

• To manage court records

• To serve the federal courts and protect communities

Which amendment guarantees the right to representation by counsel?

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the purpose of the Judicial Conference of the U.S.?

• To serve as the national policymaking body for the federal courts

• To create state laws

• To oversee state court systems

• To appoint federal judges

Which court handles disputes between two or more states?

• State Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court