In-Lesson Quiz

Which Article in the Constitution describes the powers of the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article III

• Article II

• Article IV

What are cases that ONLY the Supreme Court can hear called? (Does not include appealed cases)

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Judicial Review

• Supreme Jurisdiction

Which case established Judicial Review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Citizens United v. FEC

Answer explanation

This case established Judicial Review which was not in the Constitution. This expanded the Courts power that we still enjoy today.

Who confirms Judges to the Supreme Court?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President

• States

Answer explanation

The President puts forth a person who goes through a hearing in the Senate who finally votes to confirm or deny.

Can the Judicial Branch check the power of the other two?

• Yes

• No

• Only with the Presidents permissions

• Only if Congress agrees in their decision

Can any Court CREATE law?

• No

• Yes

• Only if it is in relation to another law

• Only if the President says so

Answer explanation

No, Courts cannot create law. They can in turn interpret law to give it more or less meaning, effectively creating a new meaning but they cannot create and pass laws.

What is Judicial Review?

• Allows the Court to write laws

• Allows the Court to review the constitutionality of a law

• Allows Congress to review recent cases decided by the Supreme Court

• The President reviews court cases from around the Country

Does the Constitution have Judicial Review as a power granted to the Judicial Branch?

• Yes

• No

How did the Court utilize their power in Roe v. Wade?

• Ruled 14th Amendment has right to privacy

• Ruled that Roe did not have standing

• They sided with Texas and nothing changed

What did the Court rule in Brown v. Board of Education?

• Overturned Plessy and desegregated schools

• Ruled Brown and Plaintiffs had no standing

• The Court had no power to rule

• Congress created law before Brown was decided