Chapter 2 Quiz

Federal district court judges...

-They are nominated by the President. -They must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. -They must reside in their district.

The United States has how many U.S. District Courts?

94

Which federal court has original jurisdiction over disputes between states?

Supreme Court

What does the Supreme Court issue when it agrees to hear a case on appeal?

a writ of certiorari

What is the name given to the particular location or area in which a court having geographic jurisdiction may hear a case?

venue

Which cases involve suits between citizens of different states or between a U.S. citizen and a foreign country or citizen?

diversity of citizenship cases

Extradition is the automatic return of an individual accused of a crime in the United States who has fled the country and been found on foreign soil.

false

There are three primary types of jurisdiction.

false

When cases are appealed, appellate court judges may call on witnesses to testify.

false

The Rule of Four refers to:

he number of justices required to vote in favor of granting certiorari to review a case

The United States has a dual court system consisting of:

state and federal courts.

Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. Supreme Court?

the Chief Justice

Article III judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

true

Federal district court judges must be residents of the district in which they preside.

true

In misdemeanor and petty offense cases, U.S. magistrate judges may preside over trials, accept pleas of guilty, and also impose sentences.

true