History Kids: All About the Supreme Court

The video tutorial explains the role and history of the U.S. Supreme Court, comparing it to an umpire in baseball. It covers the establishment of the judicial branch, the powers and limitations of the Supreme Court, and the process by which cases are heard. The video also discusses the current justices and the procedure for filling vacancies, highlighting the checks and balances within the U.S. government.

Which article of the Constitution established the judicial branch?

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

• Article IV

Where does the Supreme Court currently hold its sessions?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

• Washington DC

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

• To determine the constitutionality of laws

• To create laws

Who has the authority to nominate justices to the Supreme Court?

• Governors

• Congress

• Voters

• The President

What is the writ of certiorari commonly referred to as?

• The doc

• The writ

• The appeal

• The cert

How many justices must agree to hear a case under the rule of four?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the Supreme Court's official decision called?

• The dissenting opinion

• The verdict

• The concurring opinion

• The majority opinion

How many justices must agree for a Supreme Court ruling to be made?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

• Four years

• For life

• Ten years

• Fifteen years

What is a key factor in the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice?

• Approval by the President

• Approval by the House of Representatives

• Approval by the Senate

• Approval by the Supreme Court