New Activity
Ico create Educaplay New Activity
All the activities
Play Quiz
1. 
Why does Article III of the Constitution call it the "Supreme Court"?
A.
It hears more cases than any other court.
B.
It has authority over all other courts in the United States.
C.
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States.
D.
It has the authority over both the executive and legislative branches.
2. 
Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?
A.
to ensure a system of checks and balances
B.
to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
C.
to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
D.
to maintain their independence from political and popular pressures
3. 
Which court has jurisdiction if one state sues another?
A.
U.S. Supreme Court
B.
Florida Supreme Court
C.
U.S. District Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
D.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
4. 
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
A.
An appellate court usually has a jury.
B.
An appellate court decides issues of fact.
C.
An appellate court examines more witnesses.
D.
An appellate court reviews another court's decision.
5. 
Why would the U.S. Supreme court exercise original jurisdiction over a case that involves a border dispute between Texas and New Mexico?
A.
The case involved federal law.
B.
The case was between several states as parties.
C.
The case was between citizens of different states.
D.
The case involved foreign ambassadors, public ministers & consuls.
6. 
Which are the only federal courts to have juries?
A.
U.S. District Courts
B.
U.S. Supreme Court
C.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
D.
U.S. District Court of Appeals
7. 
What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in a U.S. District Court?
A.
Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
B.
Appeal to the Florida Supreme Court
C.
Appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
D.
Appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals
8. 
How do the Justices of the Supreme Court communicate their decisions?
A.
News agencies televise the Justices' voting as it happens.
B.
The Justices cast a secret ballot and issue each decision without comment.
C.
As soon as oral argument ends, the Justices vote and announce their decision.
D.
Once a decision is reached, one Justice writes a majority opinion while others may write dissenting opinions.
9. 
For what reason might a Supreme Court Justice face impeachment?
A.
Discovered to be ruling on cases to win votes.
B.
Found to be opposing the President's views on a case.
C.
Accused of accepting secret payments from a party in a case.
D.
Committed treason by ruling in favor of a foreign consul against the United States.
10. 
Which is the highest court in the United States?
A.
U.S. Supreme Court
B.
Florida District Court
C.
Court of Veterans Appeals
D.
Florida Supreme Court
11. 
If someone sues a neighbor for property damages, which type of lawsuit would it be?
A.
civil
B.
military
C.
criminal
D.
constitutional
12. 
Which statement correctly compares the Florida and federal court systems?
A.
Federal courts can try all cases, while the Florida courts have limited jurisdiction.
B.
There are 3 levels of courts in the Florida court system, while there are four levels of courts in the federal system.
C.
Florida judges are appointed or elected, while federal judges are all appointed for "good behavior".
D.
The U.S. Supreme Court can issue opinions advising Congress, while the Florida Supreme Court cannot issue "advisory opinions".
13. 
Why were Hammurabi's Code, the Twelve Tables and the Code of Justinian significant?
A.
They established official religions.
B.
They established new economic systems.
C.
They established democratic governments.
D.
They established written laws for the entire community.
14. 
How did the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison affect the role of the judicial branch in the American system of government?
A.
It expanded the role of the judicial branch by establishing judicial review.
B.
It established the right of the Supreme Court to expand its original jurisdiction.
C.
It upheld the right of the Supreme Court to approve all lower court appointments.
D.
It determined that the U.S. Supreme Court could offer advisory opinions to either the President or the Attorney General.
15. 
Which statement correctly compares judges at the state and federal levels.
A.
Florida judges must retire after ten years on the bench because of strict term limits.
B.
Individuals must first serve as judges before they can be appointed as federal judges.
C.
Florida judges are often more politically active since they are elected, while federal judges are appointed for life.
D.
Neither federal nor Florida judges can lawfully serve in any other political office once they leave the service in the judicial branch.
16. 
If a resident of Ft. Lauderdale has a contract dispute with a business in Orlando for less than $10,000, which court would hear the case?
A.
U.S. District Court
B.
Florida Circuit Court
C.
Florida County Court
D.
Florida District Court of Appeals
17. 
What would be the next step after losing a case in the Florida Circuit Court?
A.
Appeal to the U.S. District Court
B.
Appeal to the Florida County Court
C.
Appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
D.
Appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals
18. 
What does the U.S. Constitution have in common with the Twelve Tables of ancient Rome?
A.
Both established harsh punishments for crimes.
B.
Both described detailed procedures for court proceedings.
C.
Both emphasized that citizens were protected by the rule of law.
D.
Both were more concerned with property rights than with individual freedom.
19. 
Which is a benefit of the rule of law?
A.
Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.
B.
Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.
C.
Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.
D.
Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power.