Supreme Court Intro

What article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What principle was established by Fletcher vs Peck?

• Federal supremacy

• Right to privacy

• State law invalidation

• Judicial review

What did Marbury vs Madison establish?

• The right to bear arms

• The principle of judicial review

• The freedom of speech

• The power to invalidate state laws

How many Associate Justices are on the US Supreme Court?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

What is a factor influencing a President's choice of Supreme Court Justice nominees?

• Legal qualifications

• Musical talent

• Sports abilities

• Favorite color

What is the first step in the appointment process for Supreme Court Justices?

• Nomination

• Vacancy

• Public opinion poll

• Senate vote

Which Justice is known for their conservative political leanings?

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Elena Kagan

• Neil Gorsuch

• Kentanji Brown Jackson

What is the current ideological balance of the Court?

• Not specified

• Equal number of conservatives and liberals

• More conservatives than liberals

• More liberals than conservatives

What does the principle of judicial review allow?

• State courts to overturn federal laws

• The President to veto Supreme Court decisions

• Congress to override Supreme Court decisions

• The Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

What is the role of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the appointment process?

• To appoint justices directly

• To hold hearings and question the nominee

• To conduct background checks

• To nominate justices