The U.S. Courts of Appeals are arranged ______.
a. in the major cities of the United States (New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, and Los Angeles)
b. in four circuits, with one each in the north, south, east, and west
c. in fifty courts, with one in each state
d. in twelve circuits covering the District of Columbia and geographic groupings of states
e. entirely within Washington, D.C.
d. in twelve circuits covering the District of Columbia and geographic groupings of states
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The ________ of 1789 established the Supreme Court as well as inferior courts Circuit Courts and District Courts. The Act also set the number of Supreme Court justices at six: one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices.
A. Writs of Mandamus B. Attorney General C. Judiciary Act D. Supreme Court
What was the first major Supreme Court decision to define the relationship between the federal and state governments?
a. Barron v. Baltimore b. Gibbons v. Ogden c. McCulloch v. Maryland d. U.S. v. Lopez
Jessie, a law student, is of the opinion that plea bargaining is essential in Texas. Which of the following statements weakens her opinion?
a. Surveys show that recidivism has been increasing yearly in recent years. b. A recent report indicates that there is a large backlog of felony cases to be heard. c. A government survey of the prison system indicates an urgent need for more prisons. d. Most of the arrests in recent years have been through information supplied by convicts.
Supreme court justices hold their office
a. as long as the public approves them every four years. b. for a lifetime tenure. c. for six years. d. for two years. e. until Congress votes to remove them.