Structure of the Federal Courts

Practice Questions

AP US Government › Structure of the Federal Courts

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1

How many Justices sit on the contemporary Supreme Court of the United States?

2

The method of organizing government by distributing power to different levels of government (usually national and state levels) is known as _______________.

3

Which of the following is not currently one of the main influences upon the selection and appointment of modern federal judges?

4

Which of these is a characteristic of the federal judiciary?

5

Which of the following is not one of the matters that falls under the district court system’s legal jurisdiction?

6

The first woman was appointed to the Supreme Court by __________.

7

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (in 2015)?

8

Federal Courts have jurisdiction over what types of cases?

9

The Supreme Court of the United States hears appeals from cases that were previously heard in __________________.

10

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

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