1. Judicial Branch Practice Questions

2. Article III of the Constitution established the U. S. Supreme Court
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as “supreme”?
It hears more cases than any other court.
It has authority over all other courts in the United States.
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States.
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches.

3. Article III of the Constitution established the U. S. Supreme Court
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as “supreme”?
It hears more cases than any other court.
It has authority over all other courts in the United States.
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States.
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches.

4. Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?
To ensure the system of checks and balances.
To strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
To limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
To maintain their independence from political and popular pressures

5. Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?
To ensure the system of checks and balances.
To strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
To limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
To maintain their independence from political and popular pressures

6. An oil barge belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City, and Ft. Walton. The oil also endangers the shrimp and crab industry in Florida. The State of Florida sues the State of Alabama. Which court has jurisdiction over the case?
Florida Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Circuit Court for the Northern District of Florida

7. An oil barge belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City, and Ft. Walton. The oil also endangers the shrimp and crab industry in Florida. The State of Florida sues the State of Alabama. Which court has jurisdiction over the case?
Florida Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Circuit Court for the Northern District of Florida

8. How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
An appellate court usually has a jury
An appellate court decides issues of fact
An appellate court examines more witnesses
An appellate court reviews another court’s decision

9. How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
An appellate court usually has a jury
An appellate court decides issues of fact
An appellate court examines more witnesses
An appellate court reviews another court’s decision

10. Which are the only federal courts to have juries?
U.S. District Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court of Appeals

11. Which are the only federal courts to have juries?
U.S. District Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court of Appeals

12. What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U. S
What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U.S. District Court?
It can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
It can appeal to the Florida Supreme Court.
It can appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
It can appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals.

13. What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U. S
What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U.S. District Court?
It can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
It can appeal to the Florida Supreme Court.
It can appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
It can appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals.