#1
Which court is the highest in the United States?
District Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Magistrate Court
#2
What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?
To hear appeals from state courts
To interpret federal laws
To handle civil disputes
To prosecute criminal cases
#3
Which of the following is not a type of federal court in the United States?
Bankruptcy Court
District Court
County Court
Tax Court
#4
Who has the authority to nominate federal judges in the United States?
Congress
The President
The Supreme Court Chief Justice
The Attorney General
#5
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#6
What is the highest court in the United States for cases involving federal law?
Supreme Court
District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Federal Claims
#7
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
#8
Which level of court is responsible for conducting trials and sentencing in criminal cases?
District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
#9
Which federal court system handles cases related to patents and trademarks?
District Court
Court of International Trade
Court of Federal Claims
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
#10
What is the term length for federal judges in the United States?
4 years
8 years
10 years
Life tenure
#11
Which of the following is a power of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Creating laws
Vetoing laws
#12
What is the purpose of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit?
To handle cases involving federal crimes
To hear appeals from district courts
To review decisions of federal agencies
To oversee cases related to intellectual property
#13
What is the significance of the principle of 'stare decisis' in the U.S. legal system?
It allows lower courts to overrule decisions made by higher courts
It requires courts to follow precedents established by prior decisions
It gives the President authority to appoint federal judges
It limits the jurisdiction of federal courts
#14
What is the jurisdiction of the U.S. Tax Court?
To hear appeals from lower federal courts
To handle civil disputes involving tax matters
To prosecute criminal tax evasion cases
To review decisions made by state tax courts
#15
In which city is the headquarters of the U.S. Supreme Court located?
Washington, D.C.
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
#16
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judiciary?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#17
Which type of law governs the relationships between individuals and the government?
Civil law
Criminal law
Administrative law
Constitutional law