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Article III--US Constitution

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name

Class

Date

How long can a federal judge serve in their position?

For a fixed term of 10 years

Until they reach retirement age

As long as they maintain good behavior

At the pleasure of the President

What is the highest court in the United States according to Section 1 of the text?

Supreme Court

Inferior Court

Congress

Senate

According to Section 2, to which cases does the judicial power of the United States extend?

Only criminal cases

Cases of Admiralty and maritime jurisdiction

Civil cases between states

All cases in Law and Equity, arising under the Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made under their Authority

In which cases does the supreme Court have original Jurisdiction according to Section 2 of the text?

All Cases affecting Ambassadors

Civil cases between states

Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction

All the other Cases mentioned

According to Section 2, where should the Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, be held?

In the Supreme Court

In any State chosen by the accused

In the State where the said Crimes have been committed

At the discretion of the President

What does the passage define as "Treason against the United States"?

Levying War against any foreign nation

Adhering to the Allies of the United States

Providing Aid and Comfort to Enemies of the United States

Committing crimes against the Constitution

According to Section 3, how many Witnesses' testimony is required to convict a Person of Treason?

One Witness

Three Witnesses

Confession in open Court

Two Witnesses

Who has the Power to declare the Punishment of Treason according to Section 3?

Supreme Court

President

Congress

Senate

According to Section 1, how long will the Judges hold their Offices in the supreme and inferior Courts?

Until they retire

During good Behaviour

Lifetime tenure

Until the President appoints new Judges

10.

How many Justices does this passage state should be on the Supreme Court?

It states 3 Justices

It states 6 Justices

It states 9 Justices

It does not state a number

11.

What is required for a Judge to be removed from their position according to Section 1?

A simple majority vote in Congress

Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors

A presidential executive order

A unanimous vote by the Supreme Court

12.

Under which condition can the Supreme Court exercise appellate Jurisdiction according to Section 2?

In all cases without exception

Only in cases involving state laws

Under such Exceptions and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make

Only in cases previously decided by inferior courts

13.

What does Section 3 specify as necessary for Congress to have the power to declare the punishment of Treason?

A declaration of war

A two-thirds majority vote in both houses

A recommendation from the Supreme Court

No specific conditions are mentioned

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Article III--US Constitution

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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