Judicial Branch

What is the primary role of the judicial branch of government?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To advise the President

Which committee is responsible for conducting hearings on federal judicial nominations?

• Senate Appropriations Committee

• Senate Judiciary Committee

• House Judiciary Committee

• Senate Foreign Relations Committee

How long are federal judges appointed?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 15 years

• Life

What is the first step in the federal judicial nomination process?

• The Senate votes on the nominee

• The President makes a nomination

• The nominee undergoes a medical examination

• A vacancy occurs

Which type of jurisdiction is held by the Supreme Court? Select ALL that apply

• Exclusive

• Original

• Appellate

• Concurrent

What does "concurrent jurisdiction" mean?

• Only federal courts can hear the case

• Only state courts can hear the case

• Both state and federal courts can hear the case

• The case must be heard by the Supreme Court

What did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v Madison?

• The power of Congress to create lower courts

• The Supreme Court's authority to declare laws unconstitutional

• The right of the President to appoint judges

• The requirement for judges to retire at a certain age

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

• Ten

What is a "writ of certiorari"?

• A request for a new trial

• An order to review a lower court's decision

• A document filed by a defendant

• A legal term for a jury's decision

What is the "rule of four" in the Supreme Court?

• Four justices must agree to hear a case

• Four justices must write a dissenting opinion

• Four justices must be present for a hearing

• Four cases must be decided each month