The National Judiciary Quiz

What does Article III of the Constitution create?

• Congress

• The Executive Branch

• The National Judiciary

• The Cabinet

What was one reason the Framers created a national court system?

• To limit executive power

• To expand states' rights

• To unify the interpretation of federal laws

• To create more local courts

What are the two main types of federal courts?

• State and County

• Criminal and Civil

• Constitutional and Special

• Trial and Appeals

What does “jurisdiction” mean?

• A courtroom procedure

• A list of federal laws

• The authority to hear a case

• The number of judges on a court

What is concurrent jurisdiction?

• Only the Supreme Court can hear the case

• Both state and federal courts can hear the case

• Only state courts have authority

• A higher court takes over jurisdiction

Who appoints federal judges?

• Congress

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The people

How long do constitutional court judges serve?

• 6 years

• 12 years

• For life, during good behavior

• Until age 70

What does judicial restraint mean?

• Judges base decisions on public opinion

• Judges interpret laws based on original intent and precedent

• Judges rewrite laws they disagree with

• Judges refuse to hear most cases

What is one role of U.S. Marshals?

• Write federal laws

• Transport prisoners and arrest suspects

• Decide court rulings

• Review legislation

Why is judicial independence important?

• It makes the courts more powerful than Congress

• It allows judges to fundraise

• It protects judges from political influence

• It prevents states from creating laws