The Structure and Functions of the U.S. Judicial System Quiz

Discover the highest court level, roles of Supreme Court, amendments, appointments, and more in this quiz on the U.S. Judicial System.

#1

Which level of the U.S. federal court system is the highest?

District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Magistrate Court
#2

What is the main role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

To interpret the Constitution and federal laws
To enforce laws at the federal level
To create new laws
To oversee state-level courts
#3

Which federal court hears cases involving violations of federal criminal law?

District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Bankruptcy Court
Military Court
#4

What is the term used for the power of a court to review decisions made by lower courts?

Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Exclusive Jurisdiction
#5

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve as a federal judge in the United States?

U.S. citizenship
Being a member of the American Bar Association
Good behavior
Appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate
#6

What is the name of the system in which parties to a dispute attempt to reach a settlement with the help of a neutral third party?

Mediation
Litigation
Arbitration
Injunction
#7

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
#8

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishes the right to a trial by jury?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#9

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

7
9
11
13
#10

Which federal court has the authority to declare a law unconstitutional?

District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Bankruptcy Court
Supreme Court
#11

What is the term used for a written decision by a judge in a case that explains the reasoning behind the decision?

Verdict
Opinion
Ruling
Sentence
#12

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

Barack Obama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
#13

What is the term used for the power of a court to hear a case for the first time?

Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Exclusive Jurisdiction
#14

Which of the following is NOT a type of jurisdiction commonly held by federal courts?

Concurrent jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Eminent jurisdiction
#15

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

Life
10 years
20 years
Until retirement age
#16

In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#17

Which federal court handles cases involving disputes over patents?

District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Bankruptcy Court
Court of Federal Claims
#18

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#19

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the 'right to remain silent'?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona

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