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How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 11

How are federal judges selected?
a) They are appointed by the President
b) They are appointed by Congress
c) They are appointed by the Supreme Court
d) they are elected in nonpartisan elections

Which is NOT a factor of influence when a Supreme Court Justice is chosen?
a) beliefs
b) where they live
c) background and experience
d) interest groups

How long does a federal judge serve?
a) life
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years

Who represents the United States government during court cases and tries federal lawbreakers?
a) Attorney General
b) Federal Magistrate
c) U.S. Marshal
d) U.S. District Attorney

Issuing warrants, determining bail, and trying minor cases are some of the duties of the,
a) Attorney General
b) Federal Magistrate
c) U.S. Marshal
d) U.S. District Attorney

Arresting federal lawbreakers, delivering court orders, and transporting prisoners is the responsibility of the
a) Attorney General
b) Federal Magistrate
c) U.S. Marshal
d) U.S. District Attorney

A Supreme Court decision that establishes principles, procedures and rulings that must be followed by law is called,
a) precedent
b) justice
c) jurisdiction
d) judicial review

The case of Marbury v Madison (1803) was important because it established
a) all lower courts
b) checks and balances
c) judicial review
d) separation of powers

Which of the following is true of judicial review?
a) it gives the court power to overturn unconstitutional laws
b) it is explained in the United States Constitution
c) to provides a reason to hear appeals
d) the court may uphold decisions of other courts

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