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Unit 11: The U.S. Court System

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which article in the Constitution details the Judiciary branch of our government? 
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
2.
The authority  of a court to hear and decide cases
a)
Jurisdiction
b)
Hearing
c)
Judges
d)
Clause
3.
Defendants may ask for a review of their case by a higher court if they think the court has made a mistake. This review is called an
a)
Accusation
b)
Defense
c)
Appeal
d)
Lawyer
4.
This type of jurisdiction means the first court to hear a case?
a)
Appellate
b)
Concurrent
c)
Exclusive
d)
Original
5.
The Supreme Court case in which the Supreme Court gave itself the power of "Judicial Review" is....
a)
Adams v Onis
b)
Roe v Wade
c)
Marbury v Madison
d)
Marshall v Adams
6.

What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?

a)

The president is accountable for obeying the law.

b)

The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.

c)

The president is responsible for enforcing the law.

d)

The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foregin governments.

7.

Which principle was the focus of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

a)

freedom of expression

b)

self-incrimination

c)

freedom of speech

d)

right to a jury trial

8.

Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)

b)

Hazelwood v. Kulhmeier (1988)

c)

In re Greene (1930)

d)

In re Gault (1967)

9.

States must pay for public defenders as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

District of Columbia v. Heller

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

10.

The significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison is that the decision

a)

upheld the consitutionality of a national bank

b)

limited presidential control of foreign policy

c)

advanced civil rights for minorities

d)

Established the power of judicial review

11.

How did the Supreme Court decisions in Gideon v, Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona affect individual liberties?

a)

Prevented the use of organized prayer in public schools

b)

Eliminated the poll tax as a voting requirement

c)

Required equal pay for men and women performing the same job

d)

Expanded the constitutional rights of people accused of crimes.

12.

Which Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students' rights with principals' responsibilities?

a)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Bush v. Gore

13.

In Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), the U.S. Supreme Court established the general principle that

a)

states could use poll taxes and literacy tests to establish voting requirements

b)

states could not prevent blacks from voting just because their grandparents had been slaves.

c)

states could require separate accommodations on trains, in schools and the like, for blacks and whites as long as the accommodations were equal

d)

Congress could take away a state's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives if the state refused to allow blacks to vote in Congressional elections.

14.

"In practically all jurisdictions, there are rights granted to adults which are withheld from juveniles...Under our Constitution, the condition of being a boy (or girl) does not justify a kangaroo court (an unfair trial)."

-Justice Abe Fortas, In re Gault 1967


According to the Supreme Court, why should juveniles have the same right to a fair trial that adults have?

a)

Juveniles should not be tried for their cimes at all.

b)

Being a child is not a good enough reason to deny them this right

c)

Since they are denied other rights, they deserve this one.

d)

The U.S. Constitution does not does protect juvenile delinquents.

15.

Two important Supreme Court cases, Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District and Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, involved the First Amendment rights of students. Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Tinker expanded First Amendment rights for students while Kuhlmeier limited First Amendment rights for students.

b)

Both cases expanded First Amendment rights for students.

c)

Both cases limited First Amendment rights for students.

d)

Kuhlmeier expanded First Amendment rights for students while Tinker limited First Amendment rights for students.

16.

During an arrest, police must inform people of their "Miranda rights" to remain silent. What basic freedom is this meant to protect and how does it affect those arrested?

a)

The protections against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.

b)

The protection of due process, it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusal punishment.

c)

The right to freedom of assembly, it precents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.

d)

The right to freedom of speech, it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.

17.

Rule of law means

a)

The executive branch is independent and cannt be forced to follow court orders

b)

Government officials do not have to follow laws

c)

Laws must be followed by everyone except for government officials.

d)

Nobody is above the law.

18.

The conversation below led to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright.

THE COURT: Mr. Gideon, I am sorry, but I cannot appoint Counsel to represent you in this case. Under the laws of the State of Florida, the only time the Court can appoint Counsel to represent a Defendant is when that person is charged with a capital offense. I am sorry, but I will have to deny your request to appoint Counsel to defend you in this case.

THE DEFENDANT: The United States Supreme Court says I am entitled to be represented by Counsel.


Which was a result of Gideon v. Wainwright?

a)

Defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford counsel are required to defend themselves in court.

b)

Counsel is provided for all defendants in criminal cases who are unable to afford their own attorneys.

c)

The U.S. Supreme Court is no longer legally allowed to make decisions regarding counsel for defendants.

d)

Judges are able to decide whether or not to provide counsel for defendants charged with capital offenses.

19.

What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?

a)

The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.

b)

The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments.

c)

The president is responsible for enforcing the law.

d)

The president is accountable for obeying the law.

20.

Which principle was the focus of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

a)

freedom of expression

b)

freedom of speech

c)

self-incrimination

d)

right to a trial by jury

21.

States must pay for public defenders as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

District of Columbia v. Heller

b)

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

22.

Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

District of Columbia v. Heller

b)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

c)

In re Green

d)

In re Gault

23.
This Supreme court decision that declared the recount of votes in a presidential election unconstitutional.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
24.

When the President hides information for national security reasons- used by Nixon in Watergate

a)

Executive Order

b)

Executive Action

c)

Veto Power

d)

Executive Privilege

25.
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors.
--------------Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house.  Doug sued Liz for $1100 to cover the cost of repairing the car.    -----------------------
Which court heard the case?
a)
Circuit Court of Appeals
b)
Florida Supreme Court
c)
Appellate Court
d)
County Court
26.
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
a)
An appellate court usually has a jury
b)
An appellate court decides issues of fact
c)
An appellate court examines more witnesses
d)
An appellate court reviews another courts decision 
27.
If a case went from the US District Court to the US Circuit Court of Appeals, what would the next stop be?
a)
US Supreme Court
b)
Florida Supreme Court
c)
County Court
d)
Trial Court
28.
Which level of the Florida Court System handles misdemeanor crimes?
a)
County Court
b)
Circuit Court
c)
District Court of Appeal
d)
Florida Supreme Court
29.
What is the name for asking a higher court to review the decision that a lower court made on a case?
a)
Appeal
b)
Retry
c)
Jurisdiction
d)
Verdict
30.
Which statement correctly ranks federal courts from weakest to strongest?
a)
US District Court, US Court of Appeal, US Supreme Court
b)
US Supreme Court, US Court of Appeal, US District Court
c)
US Court of Appeal, US District Court, US Supreme Court
d)
US Court of Appeal, US Supreme Court, US District Court
31.

law that deals with relationships between people (rather than relationships between people and the government)

a)

constitutional law

b)

civil law

c)

military law

32.

a written code of rules that guided the ancient society of Babylon; dates back to 1772 B.C.

a)

Code of Hammurabi

b)

common law

c)

criminal law

33.

law based on customs and prior legal decisions; used in civil cases

a)

juvenile law

b)

case law

c)

common law

34.

law that focuses on interpreting the U.S. Constitution

a)

civil law

b)

constitutional law

c)

common law

35.

law that deals with crimes and the punishments for those crimes

a)

criminal law

b)

case law

c)

civil law

36.

law that deals with people who are under the age of 18

a)

military law

b)

regulation

c)

juvenile law

37.

laws that apply only to people in the military

a)

type

b)

regulation

c)

military law

38.

laws passed by Congress or a state legislature

a)

law that focuses on interpreting the U.S. Constitution

b)

civil law

c)

statutory law

39.

Samantha Powers was given order by her commanding officer to report for duty at the Sunshine State Air Force base on Tuesday at 9 AM. Samantha decides she’s hungry and stops by a coffee shop instead. She arrives 3 hours late, and her commanding officer has already escalated the issue for failure to report-in.

a)

Civil Law

b)

Constitutional Law

c)

Military Law

d)

Juvenile Law

e)

Criminal Law

40.

Becky was upset about a new law. She decided to protest with friends in front of city hall. Police arrived and told them they had to leave. Becky explained they had a permit to be there and the freedom to express how they felt about this law. The officers still took the group into custody. What type of law does this represent?

a)

Constitutional Law

b)

Criminal Law

c)

Civil Law

d)

Juvenile Law

e)

Military Law

41.

Beth was driving to work when she looked at her phone for moment because she received a text message. Due to this, she ended up hitting a car in front of her. In a moment of panic, she quickly drives away without taking responsibility. What type of law does this represent?

a)

Criminal Law

b)

Civil Law

c)

Constitutional Law

d)

Military Law

e)

Juvenile Law

42.

Peter just turned 16 and got his driver’s license. He is so excited to finally have the freedom to drive himself. One day when driving to his part-time job, he gets pulled over by a police officer for speeding. Peter notices that he forgot his license at home. This is a big problem. What type of law does this represent?

a)

Military Law

b)

Constitutional Law

c)

Criminal Law

d)

Civil Law

e)

Juvenile Law

43.
Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction over? 
a)
disputes between two citizens of the same state 
b)
disputes between two states 
c)
violations of local ordinances 
d)
violation of state laws 
44.

What type of law focuses on interpreting the U.S. Constitution?

a)

civil law

b)

criminal law

c)

constitutional law

d)

statutory law

45.

Which Supreme Court case resulted in what was known as “the separate but equal” doctrine?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

b)

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas (1954)

c)

Engel v. Vitale (1962)

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines School District (1969)

46.

Keeping things or people Separate

a)

prejudice

b)

union

c)

confederate

d)

segregation

47.

What is the main idea of the section "Brown v. Board Of Education"?

a)

The case meant the end of separating students by race in public schools.

b)

The case required all children in the United States to attend public schools.

c)

The case required Kansas to give black schools the same amount of money as white schools.

d)

The case meant that separate schools could offer equal education.

48.
Supreme Court case that established separate is NOT equal, therefore DESEGREGATING public schools.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Bush v. Gore
49.
This Supreme Court case established students first amendment right to freedom of  the PRESS is limited at school
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
50.
This Supreme Court case established that all citizens have a right to an attorney (legal counsel) even if they can not afford one.
a)
District of Columbia v. Heller
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright