SS.7.CG.3.9 Judicial Branch 1

SS.7.CG.3.9 Judicial Branch 1

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Article in the U.S. Constitution outlines the Judicial Branch? Options: Article I, Article II, Article III, Article IV

Back

Article III

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is in the judicial branch of government?

Back

Supreme Court, Federal Courts, State Courts

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When it comes to laws, the judicial branch is responsible for?

Back

interpret, review, and apply laws

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the judicial branch is exercising their power to judicial review, what principle are they demonstrating?

Back

checks and balances

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two powers of the judicial branch?

Back

original & appellate jurisdiction

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which best explains the difference between the job of the legislative branch and executive branch when it comes to filling a Supreme Court vacancy? Options: The Senate nominates a judge, the President approves a judge. The President interviews a judge, the Senate hires a judge. The Senate hires a judge, the President can impeach a judge. The President nominates a judge, the Senate approves a judge.

Back

The President nominates a judge, the Senate approves a judge.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the Supreme Court finds the other two branches actions unconstitutional, this means?

Back

They are not following the U.S. Constitution

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which document is called the "Supreme Law of the Land"?

Back

U.S. Constitution