There are _______ Supreme Court justices, or judges. A. five B. nine C. nineteen
B. nine
100
The Supreme Court can change, or reverse, ________ decisions that it made. A. later B. earlier C. unwise
B. earlier
100
Supreme court decisions are reached by majority vote of the nine justices.
True
100
What can the Supreme Court change if it is unconstitutional?
Law
100
Claims Court A. Money Claims B. Bank robbery in the Virgin Islands C. Violation of patent rights D. Disagreement about federal tax E. Disagreement over import tax
A. Money Claims
200
Most cases that the ________ Court reviews have passed through a district court and court of appeals. A. Claims B. Supreme C. Tax
B. Supreme
200
The United Staes court of appeals _______ decisions made in federal district courts. A. tries B. reviews c. rejects
B. reviews
200
An apportion is a carefully worded statement that explains why a Supreme Court decision was made.
False
200
According to the Sixteenth Amendment, who can tax income without apportionment among states?
Congress
200
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals A. Money Claims B. Bank robbery in the Virgin Islands C. Violation of patent rights D. Disagreement about federal tax E. Disagreement over import tax
C. Violation of Patent Rights
300
The Supreme Court may decide that a law is _______ and must be changed. A. fair B. unfair C. unconstitutional
C. unconstitutional
300
A federal district court is the only federal court in which a _______ trial is held. A. appeal B. jury C. review
B. jury
300
The Associate Justice is the head of the Supreme Court.
False
300
What were separate schools for African-American and white children called?
Segregated Schools
300
Tax Court A. Money Claims B. Bank robbery in the Virgin Islands C. Violation of patent rights D. Disagreement about federal tax E. Disagreement over import tax
D. Disagreement about federal tax
400
The judicial branch of the federal government includes all _______ courts. A. state B. tennis C. federal
C. federal
400
Decisions of the Supreme Court are final and ______be appealed. A. can B. cannot C. might
B. cannot
400
The Justices of the Supreme Court are appointed for ten years.
False
400
Which constitutional amendment was involved in decisions on segregated schools?
14th Amendment
400
Territorial Court A. Money Claims B. Bank robbery in the Virgin Islands C. Violation of patent rights D. Disagreement about federal tax E. Disagreement over import tax
B. Bank robbery in the Virgin Islands
500
Someone has to _______ the law involved in a case before it can come to the Supreme Court. A. defend B. break C. challenge
C. challenge
500
The judicial branch of the federal government decides if the _________is being followed. A. Articles of Confederation B. Constitution C. law
B. Constitution
500
Cases involving violation of federal law are heard in federal courts.
True
500
What does the Supreme Court write that are published in United States Reports?
Opinions
500
Court of International Trade A. Money Claims B. Bank robbery in the Virgin Islands C. Violation of patent rights D. Disagreement about federal tax E. Disagreement over import tax