#1
Which article of the US Constitution establishes the judicial branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
#3
What is the primary function of the U.S. Court of Appeals?
Trial court for federal cases
Hears appeals from district courts
Handles constitutional issues
Decides cases involving state laws
#4
What is the role of the U.S. Attorney General?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Head of the Department of Justice
Chief Prosecutor for the federal government
Chief Legislative Advisor to the President
#5
In which district is the U.S. Supreme Court located?
Washington D.C.
New York
California
Texas
#6
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (as of 2024)?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
John Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
#7
What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case in 1803?
Established judicial review
Ended slavery
Established the right to bear arms
Ended segregation
#8
Which landmark case led to the desegregation of public schools in the United States?
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
#9
Who appoints federal judges in the United States?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
State Governors
#10
What is the purpose of a grand jury in the U.S. legal system?
To conduct criminal trials
To issue arrest warrants
To determine guilt or innocence
To review evidence and decide if there's enough for a trial
#11
What is the term length for a federal judge in the United States?
Lifetime appointment
10 years
20 years
4 years
#12
What is the concept of 'stare decisis' in the legal system?
The power to interpret the Constitution
The principle of following precedent
The authority of federal courts over state courts
The power of the President to veto legislation
#13
Which federal court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and public ministers?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of International Trade
#14
In the U.S. legal system, what is the role of a court of equity?
To handle criminal cases
To administer justice based on fairness and equity
To interpret the Constitution
To review appeals from lower courts
#15
Which federal court has the authority to review decisions of federal administrative agencies?
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade