Week 5 - Chapter 18 Quiz

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    Federal judges may retire at age 65 with full salary for life after

    • At least 25 years of service.
    • At least 20 years of service.
    • At least 15 years of service.
    • The first year of service.
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Week 5 - Chapter 18 Quiz

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  • 2. 

    In a suit, the person whom the complaint is against is called the

    • Defendant

    • Plaintiff

    • Accuser

    • Primary litigant

    Correct Answer
    A. Defendant
  • 3. 

    Those accused of Federal crimes are arrested by

    • U.S. marshals.

    • Bailiffs.

    • Magistrates.

    • U.S. attorneys.

    Correct Answer
    A. U.S. marshals.
  • 4. 

     The inferior courts are those that

    • Are beneath the Supreme Court.

    • Have original jurisdiction.

    • Deal with international matters.

    • Handle appeals.

    Correct Answer
    A. Are beneath the Supreme Court.
  • 5. 

    What was the first case in which the Supreme Court voided a law made by Congress?

    • McCulloch v. Maryland

    • United States v. Amistad

    • Marbury v. Madison

    • Dred Scott v. Sandford

    Correct Answer
    A. Marbury v. Madison
  • 6. 

    A constitutional court judge serves a(n) __________ term.

    • Unlimited

    • 20-year

    • 15-year

    • 10-year

    Correct Answer
    A. Unlimited
  • 7. 

    Which of the following places or entities is served by a territorial court?

    • Native American reservations

    • Guam

    • Alaska

    • The military

    Correct Answer
    A. Guam
  • 8. 

     Most cases reach the Supreme Court by what method?

    • Amicus curiae

    • Writ of habeas corpus

    • Writ of certiorari

    • Certificate

    Correct Answer
    A. Writ of certiorari
  • 9. 

    Majority opinions become important examples, or __________, for future cases.

    • Jurisdictions

    • Plaintiffs

    • Precedents

    • Certificates

    Correct Answer
    A. Precedents
  • 10. 

    Federal judges may retire at age 65 with full salary for life after

    • At least 25 years of service.

    • At least 20 years of service.

    • At least 15 years of service.

    • The first year of service.

    Correct Answer
    A. At least 15 years of service.
  • 11. 

    The Supreme Court considers cases in cycles, each lasting

    • Two weeks.

    • Three months.

    • A month.

    • Three weeks.

    Correct Answer
    A. Two weeks.
  • 12. 

    If a case involving the Federal Government reaches the Supreme Court, the government is represented by the

    • Attorney general

    • Solicitor general

    • Chief Justice

    • Chief Clerk

    Correct Answer
    A. Solicitor general
  • 13. 

    Which of the following is a special court?

    • The Court of International Trade

    • The district courts

    • The Court of Federal Claims

    • The Court of Appeals

    Correct Answer
    A. The Court of Federal Claims
  • 14. 

     Interested parties can try to influence the Supreme Court through

    • The solicitor general.

    • Oral arguments.

    • Amicus curiae.

    • Dissenting opinions.

    Correct Answer
    A. Amicus curiae.
  • 15. 

    Most of the federal caseload is carried by the

    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

    • Territorial courts.

    • Courts of appeals.

    • District courts.

    Correct Answer
    A. District courts.

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