Multiple choice

1. The establishment of the federal judiciary is: (Points : 10) 

based on common law.

found in the Declaration of Independence.

outlined in the Federalist Papers, issue V.

found in Article 3 of the Constitution.

2. An opinion is: (Points : 10) 

the informal belief of a justice.

a written statement from the court.

the same as dicta.

none of the preceding.

3. When an appeals court reviews a case, it passes judgment on the actions/decisions of: (Points : 10) 

the plaintiff and the prosecutor.

a lower court.

a defendant.

the police.

4. The most authoritative source of information is ___________ information. (Points : 10) 

primary

secondary

tertiary

quaternary