Understanding the Judicial Branch

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch, as outlined in Article III of the Constitution?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

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

What special power does the Supreme Court have that lets it declare a law unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• Legislative Veto

• Executive Order

• Congressional Override

How are justices 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

What is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Life tenure, unless impeached

• Until age 70

The legislative branch has what check on the judicial branch?

• 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

The definition of treason is

• To declare war on the US and give aid and comfort to the enemy

• To declare war on the US and to assassinate a President

• To declare war on the US and to write disparaging things about the government

• To declare war on the US and to kill US military soldiers

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

A criminal case must be held

• In the state it where it was committed

• In the accused person's hometown to get a sympathy vote

• In the state where the police picked up the defendant

• In the victim's hometown to be sure to get a conviction