The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court began to take shape through what act?

• foreign policy

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Alien and Sedition Acts

What are Supreme Court judges called?

• men

• Justice

• supreme

• networks

Who did John Adams appoint as Chief Justice in 1800?

• John Marshall

• George Washington

• John Jay

• Abraham Lincoln

The purpose of the Supreme Court is to _______________.

• balance the legislative branch

• review laws to decide if they are constitutional

• settle conflicts the president causes

• check the lower court judges conduct

Why is John Marshall important in the history of the Supreme Court?

• He was a long serving justice.

• He was the oldest justice appointed.

• He was the youngest justice appointed.

• He was the first justice impeached.

How long is the term of a justice, according to the constitution?

• two terms

• six years

• 25 years

• life