Article III: The Courts

Question 1

People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called

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judges.

Question 2

An unanswered constitutional question about the judicial branch involves

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what “good behavior” means, with regard to judicial terms.

Question 3

Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

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The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.

Question 4

Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is

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to interpret laws.

Question 5

The selection of federal justices by the executive branch is an example of

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checks and balances.

Question 6

Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

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appellate

Question 7

During criminal cases, what is guaranteed by the Constitution?

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trial by jury

Question 8

Which is a true statement about federal justices?

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They serve lifetime terms.

Question 9

best

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The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court may give the judicial branch multiple opportunities to interpret the Constitution.

Question 10

most

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a case between two states

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