Judicial Branch Test

1. Jack lives in Miami. He has a contract dispute with a hotel owner in Tampa for $40,000. In which court should Jack seek help?

• U.S. District Court
• Florida Circuit Court
• U.S. Court of Appeal
• Florida District Court of Appeal

2. What was the significance of the 1803 Supreme Court decision of Marbury v. Madison?

• The Court defined free speech rights.
• The Court upheld the existence of slavery.
• The Court placed limits on the "Elastic" Clause.
• The Court established the power of judicial review.

3. How does the power of judicial review act as a check on the legislative and executive branches?

• It allows state courts to set precedents for law enforcement.
• It can revoke laws that conflict with the Constitution.
• It can prevent Congress from passing laws.
• It pushes the President to enforce unpopular laws.

4. Which option refers to laws created by judicial decisions and precedents?

• civil law
• natural law
• common law
• constitutional law

5. The table below lists several federal and state courts. Which of the courts below have juries?

• I, II, and III
• II, III, and IV
• III, V, and VI
• III, IV, and V

6. Which statement describes a proper role for a jury in the administration of justice?

• The jurors authorize government officials to arrest their political opponents at a time of national crisis.
• After an accused person is convicted of a crime, the jurors decide on what should be the appropriate punishment for the accused.
• After hearing the evidence at trial, the jurors decide whether it is beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.
• After examining the record of an earlier trial, the jurors decide whether the law was applied correctly to the case or whether the case should be retried.

7. The diagram shows the steps in selecting a juror. Which statement completes the diagram?

• The jurors listen to arguments and delivers a verdict.
• Attorneys select a foreperson to serve as the jury spokesperson.
• The jurors meet with court clerks to determine any biases they may have toward the trial in question.
• Attorneys determine which potential jurors will serve on the jury through a process called “voir dire.”

8. Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?

• A person robs another person at gunpoint.
• A person is caught breaking into a house.
• A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house.
• A person fails to stop at a red light.

9. The diagram below shows details about the law. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Historical Law Codes
• Sources of American Law
• The Separation of Powers
• The Enforcement of Contractual Agreements

10. The graph below illustrates juvenile arrest rates for motor vehicle theft. Which type of law is illustrated in the graph?

• civil
• constitutional
• criminal
• military