#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2
Who appoints federal judges in the United States?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
#3
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (as of 2022)?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Elena Kagan
Antonin Scalia
#4
Who was the first woman to serve as a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
#5
What is the highest court in the federal judiciary?
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
#6
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
#7
Which federal court is the court of last resort in criminal cases?
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
#8
What is the primary function of the U.S. Court of Appeals?
Hear appeals from district courts
Handle impeachment trials
Rule on constitutional issues
Review state criminal cases
#9
What is the concept of 'stare decisis' in the legal system?
The power of the President to veto legislation
The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time
The principle of following precedent
The process of amending the Constitution
#10
What is the purpose of a grand jury in the United States legal system?
To conduct investigations and file criminal charges
To review and approve indictments
To preside over civil trials
To interpret the Constitution
#11
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court justices?
Lifetime
10 years
20 years
Until retirement
#12
What is the significance of the case 'Marbury v. Madison' in U.S. legal history?
Established the principle of judicial review
Defined the limits of presidential power
Addressed the rights of the accused
Outlined the process of impeachment
#13
In a federal court system, what is the role of a magistrate judge?
Preside over jury trials
Conduct legal research
Serve as the chief justice
Authorize search warrants and hear preliminary matters
#14
Which U.S. President appointed the most Supreme Court justices during their tenure?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
Ronald Reagan
Barack Obama
#15
What is the 'Rule of Four' in the context of the Supreme Court?
Four justices must agree to hear a case for it to be accepted
Four justices must dissent for a case to be heard
Four witnesses are required in a court proceeding
Four justices must concur on a judgment for it to be valid
#16
What type of cases does the U.S. Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over?
Civil cases between states
Criminal cases involving federal law
Cases involving constitutional issues
Appeals from state supreme courts