#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch?
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#2
What is the highest court in the United States?
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#3
Which of the following is NOT a level of the federal court system in the United States?
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#4
Who has the authority to nominate federal judges?
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#5
Which of the following is not a power of the Supreme Court?
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#6
Who nominates federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
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#7
What is the role of the judiciary in the system of checks and balances?
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#8
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time?
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#9
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
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#10
What is the term for a legal document requesting a higher court to review a lower court’s decision?
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#11
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (as of 2024)?
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#12
What is the term length for federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
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#13
What is the purpose of the appellate court system in the United States?
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#14
What is the name of the doctrine that requires courts to follow the precedent established by prior decisions?
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#15
What is the term for a legal principle that requires authorities to show just cause before taking action against an individual?
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#16
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
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#17
In which type of case would a federal court have jurisdiction?
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#18
Which federal court has original jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between states?
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