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Kaye JB Review 1

Judicial Branch Quiz Review

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What do the first three articles of the Constitution describe? Powers of the branches of Government
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch? Carry out laws
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch? President
What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch? Make laws
Who is the leader of the Legislative Branch? Congress
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch? Interpret Laws
What is the higher court in the country? Supreme Court
What principle means the division of governmental power into three branches each with its own job? Separation of Powers
Which branch of government has the power to appoint/nominate judges? Executive
Which branch of government must confirm the nominations of judges? Legislative
Which branch of government can declares acts of the President unconstitutional? Judicial
What is the power of the Judicial Branch to determine the constitutionality of federal laws? Judicial Review
Which United States court is the only trial court? District
Which United States court only hears cases appealed from a lower court? Court of Appeals
Which type of jurisdiction does the United States District Court have? Original
Who decides cases in the United States Supreme Court? Justices
Which type of jurisdiction does the U.S. Court of Appeals have? Appellate
The Federal Court system is split into __________________ levels. Three
Which type of jurisdiction does the United States Supreme Court have? Appellate and Limited Original
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