American Judiciary Quick Check

Explain the responsibilities of the judicial branch

the judicial branch is required to interpret the meaning of the laws and provide a ruling on court cases

which phrase describes the level of the district court?

the starting point for any case in federal court

which statement BEST analyzes the disadvantages of lifetime appointments for federal judges?

diminished mental clarity and stamina could impede judges from fully carrying out their assigned duties without age and term limits

what is the reason for giving the president the power to make federal judge appointments?

the acting president appoints federal judges as a way to enforce the system of checks and balances

which answer BEST defines the power given to the supreme court in regard to original and appellate jurisdiction?

The supreme court has original jurisdiction over any case involving constitutional law or federal statutes and has appellate jurisdiction from lower courts