The Supreme Court has become increasingly politicized over time. Scholars often point to the rejection of ____________________ (nominated by Ronald Reagan and rejected by a vote of 42-58 in the Senate in 1987) to the Supreme Court as a pivotal moment in this process.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key types of jursdiction?

Which of the following are the federal trial courts and the “entry point” into the federal judicial system? 

Which Supreme Court case extended the right to an attorney in (felony) criminal matters to individuals who could not afford an attorney as a requirement for the states to follow? 

Criminal courts commonly resolve disputes between private parties.

The United States has a ________ court system, consisting of state and federal courts

What is the earliest known example of a formal written legal code?

Which type of jurisdiction considers the physical location of the court and the case in question?

How many justices currently comprise the U.S. Supreme Court?

Between the years 2007 and 2016, there was a signifcant increase in the number of cases entering trial courts at the state level.