Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
Federal Court System
Test Description: Test on Federal Court System
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
A
5
B
9
C
11
D
7
2) How are federal judges selected?
A
they are elected in nonpartisan elections
B
They are appointed by the Supreme Court
C
They are appointed by the President
D
They are appointed by Congress
3) Which is NOT a factor of influence when a Supreme Court Justice is chosen?
A
background and experience
B
interest groups
C
beliefs
D
where they live
4) How long does a federal judge serve?
A
6 years
B
life
C
8 years
D
4 years
5) Who represents the United States government during court cases and tries federal lawbreakers?
A
U.S. Marshal
B
Attorney General
C
U.S. District Attorney
D
Federal Magistrate
6) Issuing warrants, determining bail, and trying minor cases are some of the duties of the,
A
Attorney General
B
Federal Magistrate
C
U.S. District Attorney
D
U.S. Marshal
7) Arresting federal lawbreakers, delivering court orders, and transporting prisoners is the responsibility of the
A
U.S. District Attorney
B
Federal Magistrate
C
U.S. Marshal
D
Attorney General
8) A Supreme Court decision that establishes principles, procedures and rulings that must be followed by law is called,
A
judicial review
B
justice
C
precedent
D
jurisdiction
9) The case of Marbury v Madison (1803) was important because it established
A
separation of powers
B
all lower courts
C
judicial review
D
checks and balances
10) Which of the following is true of judicial review?
A
it gives the court power to overturn unconstitutional laws
B
to provides a reason to hear appeals
C
it is explained in the United States Constitution
D
the court may uphold decisions of other courts
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?