The U.S. Federal Court System Quiz

Article III of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judiciary.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. federal judiciary.

District Court handles cases involving violations of federal laws and regulations.

Bankruptcy Court was established to handle bankruptcy cases.

Lawsuit is the term for a legal dispute between two or more parties.

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

Federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, serve a lifetime appointment.

Judicial Review is the power of courts to review and declare actions of other branches unconstitutional.

Supreme Courts is NOT one of the three levels of the federal court system.

Stare decisis is the term for a legal precedent established by a court through its written opinions.

The Supreme Court handles cases involving disputes between states.

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and public ministers.

John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears appeals from decisions made by federal administrative agencies.