The Judicial Branch Test

Relating to the rights of citizens

• Civil
• Criminal

Relating to crime

• Civil
• Criminal

There are an even-number of justices in the United States Supreme Court.

• True
• False

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment (or if they resign or retire).

• True
• False

The United States Supreme Court Justices are appointed by Congress.

• True
• False

Justices on the Supreme Court must be at least 40 years old.

• True
• False

Justices on the Supreme Court must live in Washington D.C.

• True
• False

Which article of the Constitution outlines the judicial branch?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the responsibility of the judicial branch?

• To pass bills that, if signed by the President, become laws
• To enforce the laws of the land
• To interpret the meaning of laws

Which of the following is closest to the actual number of cases that the federal Supreme Court hears each year?

• 10
• 30
• 80
• 150