GovEc The Judicial Branch

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11th Grade
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Beth Feest
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Judicial Branch?
To create new laws
To rule on matters related to the law and Constitution
To elect Supreme Court justices
To enforce existing laws
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How did the Supreme Court acquire the power of judicial review?
Through the 1803 case Marbury v. Madison
Through an expressed power in the Constitution
through a presidential executive order
through a Congressional law that granted this power
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What potential consequence does the lifetime appointment of Supreme Court justices have on the Judicial Branch?
It makes the court more responsive to public opinion
It allows for greater consistency in legal interpretations over time
It ensures justices are always up-to-date with current laws
It guarantees a regular turnover of justices
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How might the Supreme Court's power of judicial review act as a check on the other branches of government?
By vetoing laws passed by Congress
By impeaching the President
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By overriding Presidential pardons
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How does the appointment process for Supreme Court justices demonstrate the system of checks and balances?
Justices are elected by popular vote
The President nominates and the Senate confirms
The House of Representatives selects justices
State governors appoint justices
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the Founders' intentions based on the vague description of the Supreme Court's powers in the Constitution?
They wanted to limit the court's power
They considered the judicial branch less important
They intended for the court's role to evolve over time
They planned to add more details in future amendments
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How might the Supreme Court's ability to overturn its own past decisions impact society?
It ensures laws never change
It allows for the correction of past mistakes and adaptation to changing times
It makes the law unpredictable and inconsistent
It reduces the court's authority
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