Judicial Branch Quiz

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices are there?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 15

Who is the current chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Clarena Thomas

• Neil Gorsuch

• Elena Kagen

• John Roberts

How long must a U.S. Supreme Court Judge be a citizen and resident?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• None

• 15 years

What are the three ways a federal judge can get out of their life term in office?

• Resign, Die, Impeached

• Retire, Die, Impeached

• Retire, Resign, Impeached

• Resign, Retire, Removed

What is judicial review?

• The power to appoint judges

• The power to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional

• The power to impeach the President

• The power to overrule Congress

What are the 3 levels of federal courts?

• Supreme, Appellate, District

• District, Circuit, Supreme

• Appellate, Circuit, District

• Supreme, Circuit, Appellate

The purpose of the judicial branch of our government is to _____ the law.

• Create

• Enforce

• Interpret

• Amend

What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Supreme Court Judge?

• 30 years

• 40 years

• None

• 25 years

Which statement is true about the Supreme Court's power?

• It can impeach the President

• It can overrule a Supreme Court decision

• It can declare laws unconstitutional

• It can appoint judges

How many judges can the President appoint during their 8 years in office?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• No limit