#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judiciary?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2
Who nominates federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
#3
Which court is the highest court in the United States?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
#4
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
#5
Which federal court has original jurisdiction over most cases?
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
#6
What is the primary function of the U.S. Court of Appeals?
To hear appeals from federal district courts
To hear original cases
To interpret state laws
To handle bankruptcy cases
#7
What is the term length for federal judges?
Lifetime appointment
10 years
20 years
4 years
#8
What is the main purpose of the U.S. District Courts?
To handle appeals from state courts
To handle cases involving federal law
To handle cases involving only state law
To handle cases involving international law
#9
What does the term 'en banc' refer to in the context of federal appellate courts?
A hearing before a single judge
A hearing before all judges in the circuit
A hearing before a panel of judges
A hearing before a jury
#10
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
#11
Which court has the power of judicial review to determine the constitutionality of laws?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
#12
Which federal court handles cases involving patent disputes?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade
#13
Which federal court handles appeals from decisions of the U.S. Tax Court?
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
#14
Who has the power to impeach and remove federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court