Orientation - Introduction to Legal System

Question 1

When can the Vice President vote in the Senate?

Answer 1

Only to break a tie

Question 2

The President appoints this person to oversee the Department of Justice.

Answer 2

Attorney General

Question 3

Before laws are passed, they are introduced in this form in the House or the Senate.

Answer 3

Bills

Question 4

The makeup of the House of Representatives is based on this factor.

Answer 4

Based on state population

Question 5

The makeup of the Senate is based on this factor.

Answer 5

Two representatives per state

Question 6

How long are terms for members of the House of Representatives?

Answer 6

2 years

Question 7

How long are terms for members of the Senate?

Answer 7

6 years.

Question 8

Federal trial-level courts have this name.

Answer 8

U.S. District Courts

Question 9

Federal mid-level appellate courts have this name.

Answer 9

U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal

Question 10

The term for law created by case precedent

Answer 10

Common law

Question 11

Florida is included in this U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Answer 11

11th

Question 12

Marbury v. Madison established which power of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of laws?

Answer 12

Judicial Review

Question 13

What are Florida’s trial-level courts called?

Answer 13

Circuit courts

Question 14

What are Florida’s appellate-level courts called?

Answer 14

District Courts of Appeal

Question 15

How many judges serve on the Florida Supreme Court?

Answer 15

7

Question 16

How many District Courts of Appeal are in Florida?

Answer 16

5

Question 17

How many Circuit Courts are in Florida?

Answer 17

20

Question 18

How many County Courts are in Florida?

Answer 18

67

Question 19

Orange County is included in this Florida District Court of Appeals.

Answer 19

5th

Question 20

Orange and Osceola Counties are included in this Florida Circuit Court

Answer 20

9th

Question 21

Which position did Alexander Hamilton hold in the federal government?

Answer 21

Secretary of the Treasury

Question 22

If the president and vice president die, who takes their place?

Answer 22

Speaker of the House.