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

Supreme Court is the highest level of the U.S. federal court system.

The main role of the U.S. Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution and federal laws.

District Court hears cases involving violations of federal criminal law.

Appellate Jurisdiction is the power of a court to review decisions made by lower courts.

Being a member of the American Bar Association is NOT a requirement to serve as a federal judge.

Mediation is the system in which parties attempt to reach a settlement with the help of a neutral third party.

John Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

The Sixth Amendment establishes the right to a trial by jury in the U.S. Constitution.

There are 9 justices serving on the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has the authority to declare a law unconstitutional.

An Opinion is a written decision by a judge that explains the reasoning behind the decision.

Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated the most Supreme Court justices.

Original Jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear a case for the first time.

Eminent jurisdiction is NOT a type of jurisdiction commonly held by federal courts.

Federal judges are appointed for life.

The principle of judicial review was established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison.

The Court of Federal Claims handles cases involving disputes over patents.

The 'separate but equal' doctrine was established in the case Plessy v. Ferguson.

The 'right to remain silent' was established in the case Miranda v. Arizona.