#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
#3
What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?
Summons
Complaint
Plea
Indictment
#4
Who nominates federal judges in the United States?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
State Governors
#5
What is the term for the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for jury service?
Voir dire
Objection
Cross-examination
Appeal
#6
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
#7
Which federal court has original jurisdiction over disputes between states?
District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Court of International Trade
#8
What does the term 'stare decisis' refer to in the legal context?
The power of the President to appoint judges
The principle of deferring to precedent
The process of judicial review
The duty of a judge to recuse themselves
#9
What does the term 'en banc' mean in the context of appellate courts?
A decision made by a single judge
A decision made by a panel of judges
A decision made by the full court
A decision made by a jury
#10
Who is responsible for enforcing the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court?
The President
Congress
The Attorney General
Lower courts and law enforcement agencies
#11
Which of the following is NOT a level of the federal court system in the United States?
District Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
County Court
#12
What is the term for a legal rule created by a court decision?
Statute
Precedent
Regulation
Ordinance
#13
What is the highest federal court in the United States?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. International Trade Court
#14
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#15
Which of the following is NOT a type of jurisdiction typically held by federal courts?
Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Supreme jurisdiction
Diversity jurisdiction
#16
Which of the following is true regarding federal judges' tenure?
They serve for life unless impeached and removed by Congress.
They serve a fixed term of 10 years.
They are appointed by the President for a renewable 20-year term.
Their tenure is subject to approval by the state governor every 4 years.
#17
In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona