Understanding the Judicial Branch

Hey there, future legal eagles! Imagine you're in a courtroom with David, Mason, and Nora. Can you tell us what the primary role of the Judicial Branch is, as outlined in Article III of the Constitution?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

Imagine you're in a courtroom drama with Samuel, Luna, and Rohan. Which of the following best describes the structure of the federal court system under Article III?

• Only the Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court and lower federal courts as established by Congress

• Only state courts

• Only appellate courts

Imagine you're in a courtroom drama with Ava and Liam. What special power does the Supreme Court have that lets it declare a law unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• Legislative Veto

• Executive Order

• Congressional Override

Imagine you're a superhero team with Evelyn, Benjamin, and Henry, tasked with keeping the Supreme Court's powers in check. How does the system of checks and balances help you in this mission?

• The President can veto Supreme Court decisions

• Congress can impeach justices

• The Supreme Court can only hear cases approved by the President

• Justices are elected by popular vote

Imagine you're in a classroom with Lily, Olivia, and Aiden. The teacher asks, 'Who knows how justices are appointed to the Supreme Court?'

• Election by the public

• Nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate

• Appointment by the Chief Justice

• Selection by the House of Representatives

Elijah and Isla are debating about the term length for a Supreme Court Justice as specified in Article III. Can you help them out?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Life tenure, unless impeached

• Until age 70

Imagine you're in a classroom debate with Ava, Emma, and Grace. Which of the following is a clever move by the legislative branch to keep the Supreme Court in check?

• The ability to appoint justices

• The power to amend the Constitution

• The power to veto Supreme Court decisions

• The ability to dissolve the Supreme Court

Hey Ava and Rohan, do you know why the case Marbury v. Madison is such a big deal for the Supreme Court's powers?

• It established the power of judicial review

• It limited the terms of Supreme Court justices

• It allowed the President to appoint justices without Senate approval

• It created the first federal court

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• John Roberts

• Earl Warren

• Clarence Thomas

• Elena Kagan

Where is the Supreme Court Building?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Washington, DC

• Washington State