#1
How many justices are on the Supreme Court of the United States?
9
ExplanationNine justices serve on the Supreme Court.
#2
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch?
Article III
ExplanationArticle III establishes the judicial branch.
#3
What power allows the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
ExplanationJudicial Review allows this power.
#4
In which type of court do bankruptcy proceedings occur?
Bankruptcy Courts
ExplanationBankruptcy Courts handle these proceedings.
#5
Which court is the first level of appeal for decisions of federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, and tax court?
U.S. Courts of Appeals
ExplanationU.S. Courts of Appeals serve as the first level of appeal.
#6
Federal judges are appointed for how long?
Life, subject to good behavior
ExplanationThey're appointed for life, contingent on good behavior.
#7
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationMarbury v. Madison established judicial review.
#8
What is the primary function of the United States District Courts?
To serve as the principal trial courts for civil and criminal cases
ExplanationThey serve as the primary trial courts.
#9
Which of the following courts typically has the authority to hear appeals from federal district courts?
U.S. Courts of Appeals
ExplanationU.S. Courts of Appeals hear such appeals.
#10
Which of the following is not a type of opinion issued by the Supreme Court?
Preliminary
ExplanationPreliminary opinions are not issued.
#11
Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. legal system?
It incorporates both federal and state laws, with courts at both levels.
ExplanationThe U.S. legal system incorporates federal and state laws.
#12
What is required for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court on appeal?
A petition for a writ of certiorari
ExplanationA writ of certiorari petition is required.
#13
Which U.S. President appointed the first woman to the Supreme Court?
Ronald Reagan
ExplanationRonald Reagan appointed the first woman.
#14
Which of the following is a function of the U.S. Marshals Service?
Providing security for federal courts
ExplanationThe U.S. Marshals Service provides court security.
#15
The 'Rule of Four' pertains to which of the following processes?
The number of justices required to grant a writ of certiorari in the Supreme Court
ExplanationFour justices are required to grant certiorari.
#16
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has national jurisdiction over certain types of cases. Which of the following is within its jurisdiction?
Patent cases
ExplanationIt has jurisdiction over patent cases.
#17
What is the term used to describe the Supreme Court's control over its own agenda through the certiorari process?
Docket Discretion
ExplanationDocket Discretion describes this control.
#18
The principle of 'stare decisis' is most closely associated with which of the following?
The Supreme Court's use of precedent in decision-making
ExplanationIt's associated with using precedent.
#19
Which of the following cases would be originally decided in a federal court?
A dispute between states over water rights
ExplanationFederal courts decide inter-state disputes.
#20
Which of the following is not a standard used by the Supreme Court to decide if it will grant a writ of certiorari?
The petitioner is a celebrity.
ExplanationCelebrity status is not a consideration.
#21
The 'Three-Tiered Structure' of the federal judiciary consists of which of the following levels?
District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court
ExplanationIt consists of these three levels.