Article 3

Question 1

Name the 3 sections of Article III

Answer 1

1. Establishing federal courts
2. Jurisdiction
3. Punishment for treason

Question 2

The power to hear cases in admiralty

Answer 2

Section 2

Question 3

Reference to Congress’s power to establish lower courts

Answer 3

Section 1

Question 4

The right of an accused to a jury by trial

Answer 4

Section 2

Question 5

The limitation of jurisdiction to “cases” or “controversies”

Answer 5

Section 2

Question 6

A requirement of two witnesses to the same overt act

Answer 6

Section 3

Question 7

A guarantee that judges’ compensation will not be reduced

Answer 7

Section 1

Question 8

The right of an accused to be tried in the state where the crime was committed

Answer 8

Section 2

Question 9

The Vesting Clause

Answer 9

Section 1

Question 10

The power to hear cases arising under the Constitution, laws, and treaties of the United States

Answer 10

Section 2

Question 11

The Judicial Power of the United States

Answer 11

Section 1

Question 12

A “good behavior” standard

Answer 12

Section 1

Question 13

A list of cases where the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction

Answer 13

Section 2

Question 14

The power to hear cases between citizens of different states

Answer 14

Section 2

Question 15

The definition of treason

Answer 15

Section 3

Question 16

The power to hear cases where the United States is a party

Answer 16

Section 2

Question 17

Provision for a Supreme Court

Answer 17

Section 1

Question 18

The elements of treason which a prosecution must prove

Answer 18

Section 3

Question 19

Tenure for life

Answer 19

Section 1

Question 20

A guarantee against corruption of blood

Answer 20

Section 3

Question 21

Appellate jurisdiction

Answer 21

Section 2