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WorksheetsJudicial Court System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What power does judicial review give the Supreme Court?
They can declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional.
The power to review the Constitution and make laws.
The power to review the Constitution and veto laws.
They can impeach a president or member of Congress for doing something unconstitutional.
U.S. District Courts have the right to hear cases involving federal crimes first. What type of jurisdiction do they have?
original
appellate
concurrent
implied
What type of jurisdiction do appeals court have?
original
concurrent
appellate
exclusive
The federal government is responsible for things taxes and declaring war, while the state government is responsible for things like education and issuing drivers licenses. This is an example of
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction when...
a defendant appeals their case
the president asks them to look at a case
there's a conflict between two states
Congress gives them a case
How does one become a federal judge?
Nominated by the President
Selected by Congress
Appointed by a governor
Voted for by citizens of the US
A trial in which the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime is decided is called a:
a civil trial
a criminal trial
a trial judge
a judicial decision
