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Structure and Processes of the U.S. Judicial System Quiz

#1

Which of the following courts is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court
Explanation

Highest court in the US.

#2

What is the term for a legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce evidence?

Subpoena
Explanation

Legal order to appear or produce evidence.

#3

How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

9
Explanation

9 justices on US Supreme Court.

#4

Which U.S. President appointed the most Supreme Court justices?

Franklin D. Roosevelt
Explanation

Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed most justices.

#5

What is the term for the power of courts to review the actions of other branches of government?

Judicial review
Explanation

Courts' power to review government actions.

#6

Who serves as the chief legal officer of the United States government and represents the government in legal matters?

Attorney General
Explanation

Attorney General serves as chief legal officer.

#7

Who nominates federal judges in the United States?

President
Explanation

President nominates federal judges.

#8

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch?

Article III
Explanation

Article III establishes judicial branch.

#9

What is the term length for a federal judge's appointment?

Lifetime appointment
Explanation

Federal judges have lifetime appointments.

#10

What is the name of the highest federal court?

Supreme Court
Explanation

Highest federal court is the Supreme Court.

#11

Who was the first female justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O'Connor
Explanation

Sandra Day O'Connor, first female justice.

#12

Which of the following is NOT a level of the federal court system in the United States?

Provincial Courts
Explanation

Provincial Courts are not part of the US federal court system.

#13

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court?

Imposing taxes
Explanation

Supreme Court cannot impose taxes.

#14

What is the legal principle that previous court decisions should guide future rulings called?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Legal principle of precedent.

#15

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal civil cases?

Seventh Amendment
Explanation

Seventh Amendment guarantees jury trial right.

#16

In a criminal trial, what is the standard of proof required for a conviction?

Beyond a reasonable doubt
Explanation

Standard of proof in criminal trials.

#17

What is the term for a formal accusation charging someone with committing a crime?

Indictment
Explanation

Formal accusation of crime.

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