The U.S. Federal Court System Quiz

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#1

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judiciary?

Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
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#2

What is the highest court in the U.S. federal judiciary?

Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
District Court
Circuit Court
1 answered
#3

Which federal court handles cases involving violations of federal laws and regulations?

Circuit Court
District Court
Bankruptcy Court
Court of Appeals
1 answered
#4

Which federal court was established to handle bankruptcy cases?

Circuit Court
District Court
Bankruptcy Court
Court of Appeals
1 answered
#5

What is the term for a legal dispute between two or more parties?

Lawsuit
Precedent
Statute
Plea
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#6

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

7
9
11
13
1 answered
#7

What is the term length for federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?

Lifetime appointment
10 years
20 years
5 years
1 answered
#8

What is the term used for the power of courts to review the actions of other branches of government and declare them unconstitutional?

Judicial Review
Legislative Oversight
Executive Authority
Judicial Precedent
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#9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three levels of the federal court system?

District Courts
Circuit Courts
Supreme Courts
Court of Appeals
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#10

What is the term for a legal precedent established by a court through its written opinions?

Stare decisis
Ad hoc
Habeas corpus
Voir dire
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#11

Which federal court handles cases involving disputes between states?

District Court
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
#12

Which federal court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and public ministers?

District Court
Circuit Court
Bankruptcy Court
Supreme Court
#13

Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

John Jay
John Marshall
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
#14

Which federal court hears appeals from decisions made by federal administrative agencies?

Circuit Court
District Court
Bankruptcy Court
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

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