#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2
What is the highest court in the United States?
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
District Court
Circuit Court
#3
Who has the authority to nominate federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
The President
The Senate Majority Leader
The Chief Justice
State Governors
#4
What is the primary responsibility of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Legislating new laws
Enforcing existing laws
Interpreting the Constitution
Executing government policies
#5
What is the primary function of the federal judiciary?
Enforcing laws
Making laws
Interpreting laws
Executing laws
#6
Which principle allows the Supreme Court to review and declare the constitutionality of laws?
Judicial Review
Judicial Activism
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Precedent
#7
What does the term 'original jurisdiction' refer to in the context of the Supreme Court?
The power to hear a case for the first time
The authority to review lower court decisions
The ability to interpret the Constitution
The jurisdiction over federal territories
#8
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court justices?
10 years
Lifetime
15 years
20 years
#9
What is the significance of the concept of 'stare decisis' in the legal system?
The power of the President to appoint judges
The principle of following precedent and legal decisions
The authority of Congress to pass laws
The process of selecting jurors
#10
In which type of cases does the federal court system have jurisdiction?
Criminal cases only
Civil cases only
Both criminal and civil cases
None of the above
#11
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
#12
Which landmark case established the precedent of judicial review by the Supreme Court?
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
#13
Which federal court has both original and appellate jurisdiction?
Court of Appeals
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
#14
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#15
What is the process of appointing federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
Nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate
Appointment by the Chief Justice
Direct election by the people
Appointment by the State Governors