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WorksheetsJudicial Branch
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
___________ Judges are appointed for life
District
Appellate
Supreme Court
Bench
The main job of the Judicial Branch is to _____________ the _____________.
Follow the rules
Create the laws
Interpret the laws
Sentence the guilty
Civil and criminal cases are first heard in _____________ court.
Appellete
District
Supreme
Bench
There are _____________ levels of courts in the Federal Government
3
94
13
12
_____________ cases usually involve disagreements with money or services, where _____________ cases usually involve offenses against the state, society, or an individual.
Criminal & Civil
Civil & Criminal
Constitutional & Criminal
Constitutional & Civil
In Appellate Court, the judge can _____________ or _____________ the district court’s decision
Overturn or Uphold
Change or keep
make or break
Answers 2 & 3
The losing side can appeal the decision of the Supreme Court.
<p>True</p>
<p>False</p>
The President can appoint a federal judge.
True
False
A decision in District Court can be appealed only if the losing side is angry about the court’s ruling
True
False
The Judicial Branch is made up of the President, Vice-President, and Congress.
True
False
Dana lost her case and was found guilty. It's not over yet though. Her case can go to an ____________ court next.
Trial Court
Supreme Court
Bench Court
Appellete Court
What is the job of an appellate court?
to automatically overturn the original ruling
to select cases for the Supreme Court
to review an original case for a mistake
to uphold the original ruling no matter what
Which description best fits a jury?
a panel of three judges who review all the evidence of a trial and decide on guilt or innocence
a panel of average citizens who review all the evidence of a trial and decide on guilt or innocence
a panel of lawyers who review all the evidence of a trial and decide on guilt or innocence
a panel of detectives who review all the evidence of a trial and decide on guilt or innocence
Which type of jurisdiction would allow a court to hear a court case first?
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
How are federal judges selected?
The person is nominated by the Senate and chosen by the President.
The person is named to the bench by the President and does not need to be confirmed.
The person is named to the bench by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The person is publicly elected to the bench and confirmed by the Senate.
How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?
12
9
10
3
Which court reviews trial court's decision for errors?
Supreme Court
District Court
Bench Court
Appellete Court
Only US court with a Jury
Appellete Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Bench Court
Which United States court decides the guilt or innocence of individuals charged with federal crimes?
Supreme Court
Appellete Court
District Court
A dual court system means
Federal courts with two levels
Federal and State courts
Federal courts with three levels
There are two types of jurisdictions: appellate and original
