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3. FINAL EXAM Peek Copy Save THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION
QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGES
RETIREMENT
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
JURISDICTION
JUDICIAL BEHAVIOR
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
JUDICIAL SALARIES
JUDICIAL DUTIES
THE COURTS
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4. The Florida Constitution
What Article in the Florida Constitution establishes the judicial branch?

5. Article V of the Florida Constitution
ANSWER:
Article V of the Florida Constitution

6. In addition to their judicial duties, judges and justices can:
A. Practice law part-time,
B. Hold office in a political party,
C. Serve as corporate counsel,
D. All of the above,
E. A and C only,
F. None of the above.

7. ANSWER:
F. None of the above.
Article V Section 13

8. Judicial Salaries
Which branch of government determines salaries of judges?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch

9. The Legislative Branch
ANSWER:
The Legislative Branch
All justices and judges shall be compensated only by state salaries fixed by general law.
Article V Section 14

10. The Florida Constitution established four levels of courts in Florida
The Florida Constitution established four levels of courts in Florida. These include county courts and circuit courts as well as two others. Name the two other levels of courts in Florida.

11. ANSWER:
The Florida Supreme Court and the District Courts of Appeal.

12. According to the Florida Constitution, what is the mandatory retirement age for judges in Florida?12

13. ANSWER:
No judge or justice shall serve after attaining the age of 70 years in Florida.
See Article V Section 8 13

14. Discipline
Who investigates and recommends the removal from office or discipline of any judge?
A. The Governor
B. The Chief Justice
C. The Judicial Qualifications
Commission
D. The Judicial Nominating

15. C. The Judicial Qualifications
ANSWER:
C. The Judicial Qualifications
Commission
Article V Section 12 15

16. Jurisdiction
Which court hears appeals from final judgments of trial courts imposing the death penalty? A. Circuit Court B. District Courts of Appeal C. Florida Supreme Court

17. C. The Florida Supreme Court
ANSWER:
C. The Florida Supreme Court
Article V Section 3b(1) 17

18. How are circuits and appellate districts determined in the state of Florida?18

19. ANSWER:
The Legislature divides the state into appellate districts and judicial circuits.
Article V Section 1 19

20. How does Florida ensure that justices on the Supreme Court come from different areas of the state?20

21. Article V Section 3 provides geographic requirements.
ANSWER:
Article V Section 3 provides geographic requirements. 21

22. According to the Florida Constitution, how many years must an attorney have been a member of The Florida Bar to be eligible to serve as a circuit judge? A Supreme Court justice? 22

23. ANSWER:
Article V Section 8 of the Florida Constitution states that no person is eligible for the office of circuit judge unless the person is, and has been for the preceding five years, a member of the Bar of Florida. The office of Supreme Court justice, ten years. 23

24. Choose your Final Exam Question:

25. Final Question True or False?
Once a judge or justice is elected or appointed, they serve a six- year term before standing for re-election or retention.
True or False?

26. ANSWER:
False.
Article V Section 10

27. Final Exam
Who has exclusive jurisdiction to regulate the admission of persons to the practice of law and the discipline of persons admitted?
A. The Florida Bar
B. The Legislature
C. The Florida Supreme Court
D. The Governor

28. The Supreme Court of Florida
ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of Florida
Article V Section 15

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