Federal Government and Judicial System

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws and policies?

• Judicial

• Federal

• Executive

• Legislative

Who is the head of the executive branch of the United States?

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To determine the constitutionality and legality of questions

• To manage federal agencies

What is federalism?

• The division of powers between the federal government and the states

• The enforcement of state laws

• The judicial review of state statutes

• The process of making federal laws

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution ensures that federal law prevails over state law?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Due Process Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Commerce Clause

How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?

• Thirteen

• Eleven

• Nine

• Seven

Who appoints the justices of the United States Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

• The President

What is the term length for justices of the United States Supreme Court?

• Lifetime

• Ten years

• Twenty years

• Four years

Which federal court entertains appeals from federal courts located in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas?

• The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

• The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

• The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

• The United States Supreme Court

What is the jurisdiction of the United States District Courts?

• Exclusive jurisdiction over state laws

• Jurisdiction over international cases

• Limited subject matter jurisdiction

• Unlimited subject matter jurisdiction