Understanding Federal and State Courts

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

• Article I

• Article IV

• Article II

• Article III

Which court is the final arbiter of federal constitutional questions?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. District Court

• State Supreme Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

How are federal judges selected?

• Elected by state legislatures

• Appointed by the Congress

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Elected by the public

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

• Family law cases

• Bankruptcy cases

• Civil cases

• Criminal 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?

• Bankruptcy

• Family law

• Disputes between states

• Admiralty law

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

• To defend accused individuals

• To manage court records

• To serve the federal courts and protect communities

• To prosecute federal cases

Which amendment guarantees the right to representation by counsel?

• Seventh Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

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

• To create state laws

• To manage federal court budgets

• To appoint federal judges

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

What is the primary function of federal court interpreters?

• To ensure justice is carried out fairly for defendants and other stakeholders

• To translate legal documents

• To assist judges in decision-making

• To teach legal language courses