What does the term 'appeal' refer to in a legal context?

• The process of applying for a job in the legal field

• The process of bringing a legal case in front of a higher court to review the decision of a lower court

• The process of settling disputes in a lower court

• The process of drafting legal documents

Define: original jurisdiction. Original Jurisdiction means the power to review a legal case and apply the law.

• The power to review a legal case and apply the law

• The authority to hear a case for the first time

• The ability to overturn previous court decisions

• The jurisdiction over appeals

What powers does Congress have over the judicial branch?

• Appointing judges and altering the size of the Supreme Court

• Directly influencing court decisions

• Enforcing judicial rulings

• None of the above

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the government?

• To interpret and apply laws

• To enforce laws

• To create new laws

• To manage state budgets

What does the chief justice do?

• Presides over the Supreme Court

• Leads the legislative branch

• Commands the military

• Manages state education

What does the term 'popular vote' refer to in the context of an election?

• The results of an election based on individual ballots cast by citizens.

• The decision made by the electoral college.

• The total number of votes a candidate receives from party officials.

• The preliminary vote count before official verification.

What are the qualifications for a person to become president?

• Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident within the United States for 14 years

• Must have a college degree

• Must have previous political experience

• Must be endorsed by a major political party

Which of the following statements correctly describes the qualifications for the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Both require a minimum age of 25 years.

• The House requires a minimum age of 25 years, while the Senate requires 30 years.

• Both require a minimum age of 30 years.

• The House requires a minimum age of 30 years, while the Senate requires 25 years.

What does 'enumerated powers' refer to in the context of the federal government?

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• Powers implied but not written in the Constitution

• Powers granted to state governments

• Powers shared by federal and state governments

What does 'reserved powers' refer to in the U.S. system of government?

• Powers that belong to the federal government

• Powers that belong to the state governments

• Powers shared between state and federal governments

• Powers held by the President alone