Question 1

What is the term length for a federal judge?

Accepted Answer

Life

Answer

5 years

Answer

10 years

Answer

15 years

Question 2

Who nominates federal judges?

Accepted Answer

The President

Answer

The House of Representatives

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The Senate

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The Supreme Court

Question 3

What is the role of the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

To interpret the law

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To create laws

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To oversee elections

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To enforce laws

Question 4

What amendment establishes the right to a fair trial?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

Question 5

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

Accepted Answer

To decide if there is enough evidence for a trial

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To decide guilt or innocence

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To determine sentencing

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To oversee court proceedings

Question 6

What is the name of the court directly below the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Court of Appeals

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Circuit Court

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Superior Court

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District Court

Question 7

What is the name of the principle that courts should follow precedent?

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis

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Adjudication

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Habeas corpus

Answer

Amicus curiae

Question 8

What landmark case established the principle of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Roe v. Wade

Answer

Dred Scott v. Sandford

Answer

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 9

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Nine

Answer

Seven

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Eleven

Answer

Five

Question 10

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting laws

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Amending laws

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Making laws

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Enforcing laws

Question 11

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

John Roberts

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Neil Gorsuch

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Clarence Thomas

Question 12

What is the term for a written opinion explaining the Supreme Court's decision in a case?

Accepted Answer

Opinion

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Verdict

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Sentence

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Judgment

Question 13

What is the process for the Supreme Court to hear a case?

Accepted Answer

Granting certiorari

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Filing a motion

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Requesting a hearing

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Making an argument

Question 14

What is the term for the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Judicial review

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Legislative veto

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Executive order

Answer

Constitutional amendment

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