U.S. Federal Court System

What does the dual court system in the U.S. mean?

• The federal court system covers the entire country, but each state also has its own court system.

• There is only one court system for the entire country.

• Each state has its own court system, but there is no federal court system.

• The court system is divided into three levels: local, state, and federal.

According to Article III, Section I, where is the judicial power of the United States vested?

• In one Supreme Court and inferior courts as established by Congress.

• In multiple Supreme Courts across the states.

• In the President and the Congress.

• In the state courts only.

What is the highest level of the federal court system in the United States?

• U.S. District Courts

• U.S. Courts of Appeal

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Bankruptcy Court

How many U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits are there?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 15

Which court is responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution in the United States?

• U.S. District Courts

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Bankruptcy Court

• U.S. Tax Court

How many U.S. District Courts are there?

• 50

• 75

• 94

• 100

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

• Thirteen

Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The elected president with confirmation from the Senate

• The elected president without confirmation

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• Four years

• Ten years

• Life term

• Twenty years

What type of court is the United States Court of Appeals?

• Trial court

• Appellate court

• District court

• Supreme court