Quiz on U.S. Court Systems

Court Systems settle a variety of what

• disputes

• claims

• appeals

• courts

Court Systems are established by

• state funded businesses

• corporations

• government agencies

• juries

What is judicial review

• The process of selecting judges for the Supreme Court
  

• The power of the Supreme Court to review actions by the executive and legislative branches
  

• A formal review of the Constitution by Congress
  

• A procedure used by lower courts to request case hearings

Which branch of government ensures the other branches abide by the Constitution through judicial review?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Military

• Judicial

Who initiates a lawsuit in a civil case?

• Defendant

• Victim

• Plaintiff

• Prosecuter

In criminal cases, who acts as the plaintiff?

• the state

• the victim

• the judge

• the defense

What is the primary role of the defense attorney?

• represent the plaintiff

• protect the defendant's rights and ensure legal representation

• act as the officer in charge of the court proceedings

• record the official transcript of the trial

Which individual ensures the trial proceeds fairly and provides the sentence when necessary?

• bailiff

• judge

• prosecutor

• defense attorney

Who is responsible for presenting evidence on behalf of the state in a criminal trial?

• defense attorney

• prosecutor

• bailiff

• plaintiff

Which courtroom officer is tasked with providing security and escorting defendants?

• jury

• bailiff

• court reporter

• judge