#1
Which court is the highest in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationHighest court in the U.S., with final appellate jurisdiction.
#2
Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or entities and seeks compensation?
Civil law
ExplanationDeals with private disputes seeking compensation.
#3
Which federal court is considered the trial court of general jurisdiction?
District Court
ExplanationHandles a wide range of cases at the trial level.
#4
Which Article of the United States Constitution establishes the judicial branch?
Article III
ExplanationEstablishes the structure and powers of the judiciary.
#5
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
ExplanationGuarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial.
#6
What is the primary role of the judicial branch?
Interpreting laws
ExplanationInterprets laws and ensures their constitutionality.
#7
Which of the following cases would fall under federal jurisdiction?
Bankruptcy
ExplanationCases involving federal laws, bankruptcy, etc.
#8
What is the purpose of the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court?
To lead the majority opinion writing
ExplanationLeads the majority opinion drafting process.
#9
In a criminal trial, what does the prosecution need to prove to secure a conviction?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
ExplanationProof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
#10
In the federal court system, what does the term 'diversity jurisdiction' refer to?
Cases involving diverse parties
ExplanationCases involving parties from different states.
#11
What does the term 'appellate jurisdiction' mean?
The authority to review decisions made by lower courts
ExplanationReviewing decisions made by lower courts.
#12
In the United States, how are federal judges appointed?
By the President with approval from the Senate
ExplanationAppointed by President, confirmed by Senate.
#13
What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case in 1803?
Established judicial review
ExplanationEstablished the power of judicial review.
#14
What is the purpose of a writ of certiorari in the context of the Supreme Court?
To request a lower court to send up its records for review
ExplanationRequests lower court records for review by the Supreme Court.
#15
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'separate but equal' in 1896?
Plessy v. Ferguson
ExplanationEstablished 'separate but equal' doctrine.