Structure and Function of the American Judicial System Quiz

American judicial system belongs to the Judicial branch.

Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

There are 9 justices on the United States Supreme Court.

District Court hears cases involving violations of federal laws.

A Judge presides over a trial in the American judicial system.

A legal dispute between two or more parties is termed as Lawsuit.

A legal document that compels a person to appear in court or produce evidence is called a Subpoena.

Judges to the federal courts are nominated by the President.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial.

Such cases are termed as Appellate.

Declaring War is not a power of the Supreme Court.

Stare decisis ensures similar cases are decided similarly.

Congress has the authority to confirm or reject nominees to the Supreme Court.

Federal Court typically hears cases involving disputes between citizens of different states.

The main role of the Supreme Court is to interpret laws.

The power of courts to determine the constitutionality of laws is Judicial Review.