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1
What does federalism impact in appellate courts in the US?
the jurisdiction
the structure
the location
the personnel
2
What distinguishes the appellate courts' jurisdictional boundaries among the states?
All states share the same jurisdictional figure.
Only federal district courts have jurisdiction over state matters.
There is a federal appellate court that oversees all state jurisdictions.
Each state has its own distinct jurisdictional boundaries.
3
The fact that we say that the Supreme Court is discretionary means that it choses what cases they want to hear.
True
False
4
What is a general jurisdiction?
the power to hear civil cases
the power to make a general appreciation about any case
the power to hear cases of all areas of law
the power to hear criminal cases
5
What is the tenure of appellate court justices in most states?
Indefinite term subject to good behavior.
Serving for a fixed term of years, averaging around 8 years.
Lifetime appointment.
Appointed for one year with a retention election thereafter.
6
What is a potential consequence of an interest group disapproving of an appellate court justice?
The justice is automatically removed from office.
The interest group is required to petition the governor for removal.
The interest group must seek approval from the Supreme Court for removal.
The justice faces a negative campaign aimed at their removal.
7
What is not a type of opinion?
concurring opinion
dissenting opinion
minority opinion
majority opinion
8
What right did the Brown v. Board of education case give?
right to bear arms
black civil right
liberty of press
right to give an equal education to every children
9
What is not a cause of the difference between the appellate courts in the US?
their structure
their jurisdiction
their personnel
their location
10
How many cases a year does the Supreme Court hear?
about 1000
about 100
about 50
about 10
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Federate appellate judges are:
appointed for 1 year by the president and the Senate
appointed for lifetime nominated by the president & confirmed by the Senate
elected for lifetime by the people
elected for 1 year by the people
12
The judges dont publish their decisions but announce it so they have judicial roles.
True
False
13
What covers the appellate court decisions and politicize them?
the government
the fact that politicians care about some cases
the mass media
debates between the people
14
In some states appellate justices are elected, in other states, they are appointed by the governors.
True
False
15
Only 20% of cases in the federal appellate courts are civil cases. They hear criminal actions most of the time.
False
True
16
Appellate courts have a political and legislative impact so they have an impact on society.
False
True
17
Who is the solicitor general?
judicial appointee elected by the people
the 'tenth justice': the federal government lawyer
a political appointee appointed by the president
the federal government judge
18
Most federal court appellate judges have only served in judicial positions
True
False
