Judiciary Assessment

What does Article III of the Constitution establish?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is established by Article III of the Constitution?

• A) A Supreme Court with judicial power

• B) Life tenure for judges

• C) Judges' compensation cannot be diminished

• D) All of the above

What was the intent of Article III in relation to the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To ensure cooperation among states

• To create a national currency

• To regulate interstate commerce

According to Article III of the U.S. Constitution, who appoints and who confirms the Supreme Court justices?

• A) President appoints, Senate confirms

• B) Senate appoints, President confirms

• C) Congress appoints, President confirms

• D) President appoints, Congress confirms

Under what condition will the Court generally hear cases?

• Involves a basic constitutional principle

• An important question of federal law

• Conflict between state and federal laws

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: Generally speaking, the Court will hear cases that involve a basic ________ principle.

• constitutional

• legal

• judicial

• statutory

Fill in the blank: The Court will hear cases if there is a conflict between state and ________ laws.

• federal

• local

• municipal

• international

Who is John Robers and what position does he hold?

• A famous actor

• A renowned scientist

• The Chief Justice of the United States

• A popular musician

Bret Kavanaugh is a...

• Supreme Court Justice

• Famous Actor

• Professional Athlete

• Renowned Scientist

Clarence Thomas is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Which president appointed him?

• George H. W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• George W. Bush