#1
Which court is the highest in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationHighest court in the U.S., final interpreter of federal law.
#2
What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?
To interpret federal laws
ExplanationPrimary role is interpreting federal laws.
#3
Which of the following is not a type of federal court in the United States?
County Court
ExplanationCounty Court is not a federal court type.
#4
Who has the authority to nominate federal judges in the United States?
The President
ExplanationNomination authority lies with the President.
#5
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
Sixth Amendment
ExplanationSixth Amendment guarantees trial by jury.
#6
What is the highest court in the United States for cases involving federal law?
Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court for federal law cases.
#7
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
ExplanationNine justices serve on the Supreme Court.
#8
Which level of court is responsible for conducting trials and sentencing in criminal cases?
District Court
ExplanationDistrict Courts handle criminal trials and sentencing.
#9
Which federal court system handles cases related to patents and trademarks?
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
ExplanationHandles patent and trademark cases.
#10
What is the term length for federal judges in the United States?
Life tenure
ExplanationFederal judges serve for life.
#11
Which of the following is a power of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Interpreting laws
ExplanationInterpreting laws is a power of the Supreme Court.
#12
What is the purpose of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit?
To oversee cases related to intellectual property
ExplanationOversees intellectual property cases.
#13
What is the significance of the principle of 'stare decisis' in the U.S. legal system?
It requires courts to follow precedents established by prior decisions
ExplanationRequires courts to follow prior legal decisions.
#14
What is the jurisdiction of the U.S. Tax Court?
To handle civil disputes involving tax matters
ExplanationHandles civil tax-related disputes.
#15
In which city is the headquarters of the U.S. Supreme Court located?
Washington, D.C.
ExplanationHeadquarters in Washington, D.C.
#16
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judiciary?
Article III
ExplanationArticle III establishes federal judiciary.
#17
Which type of law governs the relationships between individuals and the government?
Constitutional law
ExplanationGoverns relationships with government.