Functioning and Dynamics of the U.S. Judicial System Quiz

Article III establishes the judicial branch.

Federal judges in the United States are appointed by the President.

Trials are typically held in District Courts in the federal system.

Bankruptcy Court primarily deals with cases involving bankruptcy.

Jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear and decide a case.

Appellate jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to review decisions made by lower courts.

A legal case brought by one party against another, typically to seek damages or enforce a right, is called a lawsuit.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

The role of the Chief Justice is to interpret the Constitution.

Federal courts in the United States hear cases involving federal law and disputes between states.

Stare decisis guides judges to follow precedent when deciding cases.

The primary function of appellate courts is to review decisions made by lower courts.

The Supreme Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction.

A disagreement with a court's decision by one or more judges is called a dissenting opinion.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial.

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach federal judges in the United States.

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review in the United States.

Federal judges in the United States have lifetime appointments.