The Pillars of American Justice

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

What power allows the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Judicial activism

• Judicial restraint

• Judicial review

• Judicial legislation

Which of the following is NOT a level of the federal court system?

• District Courts

• Circuit Courts of Appeal

• Supreme Court

• State Supreme Courts

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Attorney General

For how long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• For life

• Until they reach the age of 70

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To fund laws

Which court is the first to hear a federal case?

• The Supreme Court

• A District Court

• A Circuit Court of Appeal

• A State Court

What is the term for a previous court decision that influences future cases?

• Precedent

• Legislation

• Hypothesis

• Doctrine

How can Congress check the power of the Supreme Court?

• By vetoing Supreme Court decisions

• By changing the number of justices

• By impeaching justices

• Both B and C

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Federal Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Appellate Court

• The Constitutional Court