Exploring Article III: The Judiciary Uncovered

What does Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution primarily establish?

• The Electoral College

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

What is the term length for judges in the Supreme Court according to Article 3?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• Life tenure, subject to good behavior

• 4 years, renewable

Which act in 1789 played a significant role in establishing the federal court system?

• The Judiciary Act

• The Federalist Act

• The Constitution Act

• The Supreme Court Establishment Act

What is NOT a power of Congress as described in Article 3?

• To define punishments for treason

• To establish inferior courts

• To set the number of Supreme Court justices

• To directly appoint federal judges

What protection does Article 3 provide to judges regarding their compensation?

• It can be increased but not decreased

• It is adjusted based on the inflation rate

• It is fixed for their first 10 years in office

• It cannot be diminished during their continuance in office

What was the purpose behind giving judges life tenure according to the Federalist Papers?

• To protect them from public opinion and political pressures

• To reward them for their service

• To ensure they remain loyal to the president

• To maintain a consistent legal philosophy in the judiciary

What does the concept of 'judicial review' allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Review and amend the Constitution

• Oversee the elections

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Appoint federal judges

Which case established the principle of judicial review?

• Roe vs. Wade

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

What does Article 3 say about the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?

• It has jurisdiction only over state disputes

• It only has appellate jurisdiction

• It has jurisdiction over all cases under the Constitution

• It has both original and appellate jurisdiction

According to Article 3, how can someone be convicted of treason?

• Through a presidential decree

• With testimony from two witnesses to the same overt act

• With evidence from a single witness

• By a unanimous vote in Congress