U.S. Federal Courts Quiz

What is the lowest level of federal courts?

• Supreme Court

• Courts of Appeals

• District Courts

• State Courts

What is the primary role of the U.S. Courts of Appeals?

• To hold jury trials

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To create new laws

• To select Supreme Court justices

What landmark case established judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Miranda v. Arizona

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 12

• 15

Which of the following is NOT a check on the judicial branch?

• The President can veto Supreme Court decisions

• Congress can impeach federal judges

• The Senate confirms Supreme Court justices

• The Constitution can be amended to override court decisions

What types of cases does the Supreme Court usually hear?

• Any case it chooses, even if it hasn’t been through lower courts

• Only cases that involve federal laws, treaties, or constitutional issues

• Only cases where people sue the government

• Only criminal cases

What happens if the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?

• Congress must rewrite the law immediately

• The President must sign an executive order to change it

• The law is no longer enforceable

• The states can choose whether to follow the law

Who has the power to appoint justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The House of Representatives

What is the term length for a U.S. Supreme Court justice?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Lifetime appointment

• Until age 70

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• State