U.S. Federal Court System and Jurisdiction Quiz

Article III establishes the federal judiciary.

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

The Court of Appeals hears appeals from the district courts.

The President nominates federal judges.

Original jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

There are nine justices on the United States Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over disputes between states.

Federal judges serve for life.

The U.S. federal court system resolves disputes, interprets federal law, and ensures equal justice under the law.

John Roberts is the chief justice of the United States as of 2022.

Federal district courts have original jurisdiction, exclusive jurisdiction in certain cases, and concurrent jurisdiction with state courts.

District Courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal law.

The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has the power to hear cases involving patent issues.

The Supreme Court is responsible for reviewing decisions made by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.