The Judicial Branch Review Guide

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The highest court in the United States is the ___

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• State Court

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The power to declare laws unconstitutional is called _________.

• judicial review

• executive privilege

• legislative oversight

• habeas corpus

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. A dispute between individuals or groups in court is known as a _______ trial.

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The group that decides the outcome of a trial is called the _______.

• jury

• witness

• lawyer

• bailiff

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Justices of the Supreme Court are nominated by the _____ and confirmed by the ______.

• President, Senate

• Senate, President

• Congress, House

• Governor, Legislature

Which article of the Constitution established the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To approve treaties

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

What is required for someone to become a Supreme Court justice?

• Must be elected by the people

• Must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Must be chosen by Congress

• Must be a former President

What is the term for asking a higher court to review a lower court's decision?

• Appeal

• Original jurisdiction

• Verdict

• Lawsuit