Knowledge is Power: Arkansas Government 101: Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch is one of three branches of Arkansas Government. The Judicial Branch is comprised of the civil and criminal court systems. The role of the Judicial branch is to apply and interpret the law, but NOT to make the law. Take this quiz below to learn the structure and practice of the Arkansas Judicial Branch

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* 1. What is the highest court in the Arkansas Judicial Branch?

Arkansas District Court

Arkansas Circuit Court

Arkansas Court of Appeals

Arkansas Supreme Court

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* 2. How many justices are on the Arkansas Supreme Court?

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* 3. How many "votes" does it take to have a majority opinion from the Arkansas Supreme Court.

3 Votes

4 Votes

5 Votes

7 Votes

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* 4. What is the legal effect (pending any appeals) of a majority opinion of the Arkansas Supreme Court?

The ruling only sets a legal precedence if the legislature signs off on the decision in a majority vote of legislators.

The ruling sets a legal precedence and is the "law of the land" in Arkansas.

The ruling is simply an opinion, and people and government actors can choose to follow it if they want.

The ruling must be signed by the U.S. Supreme Court before setting any legal precedence.

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* 5. How are justices on the Arkansas Supreme Court selected?

Appointed by the Governor

Appointed by the President

Elected by the Arkansas Legislature

Elected by the People

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* 6. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court?

Shawn Womack

Howard Brill

Dan Kemp

Courtney Goodson

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* 1. What is the highest court in the Arkansas Judicial Branch?

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* 2. How many justices are on the Arkansas Supreme Court?

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* 3. How many "votes" does it take to have a majority opinion from the Arkansas Supreme Court.

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* 4. What is the legal effect (pending any appeals) of a majority opinion of the Arkansas Supreme Court?

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* 5. How are justices on the Arkansas Supreme Court selected?

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* 6. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court?

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* 7. Have you subscribed to Conduit for Action's email list to get new surveys and articles automatically sent to your inbox?

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* 8. In what town do you live?