Question

1. How are federal judges selected? (1 point)
A.The person is named to the bench by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
B.The person is named to the bench by the president and does not need to be confirmed.
C.The person is publicly elected to the bench and confirmed by the Senate.
D.The person is nominated by the Senate and chosen by the president.

2.“Like the 94 district courts, it is a federal trial court, a court of first instance. It tries all civil (but not criminal) cases that arise out of the nation’s customs . . . laws. Its judges sit in panels of three and often hold jury trials in such major ports as New Orleans, San Francisco, Boston, and New York.”
Use the passage to answer the question.
2.Which U.S. federal court does this excerpt from the textbook describe? (1 point)
A.Alien Trial Removal Court
B.Court of Federal Claims
C.Court of International Trade
D.Federal Court of Appeals

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is A. The person is named to the bench by the president and confirmed by the Senate. This shows the government's system of checks and balances. The president cannot simply choose the judges, but his selections must also be approved by the senate. 2. The correct answer is C. Court of International Trade. It refers to the court that has jurisdiction over international trade laws and customs, which often deals with economic concerns.