Judicial Branch Basics

In the United States government, what are the three branches responsible for governance?

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Congress, President, and Supreme Court

• Federal, State, and Local

• House, Senate, and White House

What is the primary function of the judicial branch in the government?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To rule on matters related to the law and the Constitution

• To elect government officials

When was the government established the Supreme Court?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1803

• 1869

How many justices were appointed by the government to the first version of the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 6

• 9

• 13

How does the government select Supreme Court justices?

• Elected by popular vote

• Appointed by Congress

• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Chosen by state governors

Which of the following is NOT true about government officials?

• They have term limits

• They can serve until they die

• They can be removed through impeachment

• They can choose to retire

What does the government say about the qualifications for being a Supreme Court justice?

• Must have a law degree

• Must have prior judicial experience

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Does not specify any requirements

Which case established the government's power of judicial review through the Supreme Court?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

In what year did the government establish the principle of judicial review through the Marbury v. Madison case?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1803

• 1954

How does the government use "judicial review"?

• The ability to review lower court decisions

• The power to interpret the constitutionality of laws

• The process of selecting new justices

• The annual performance review of federal judges