U.S. Constitution: Article Three

The video explains the judicial branch of the United States, focusing on Article 3 of the Constitution. It covers the establishment of the Supreme Court, the creation of lower federal courts by Congress, and the Judiciary Act of 1789. The judicial system acts as a check on the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in specific cases and appellate jurisdiction in others. Crimes are tried by a jury in the state where they occurred. Treason is defined and its penalties are outlined, requiring two witnesses or a confession for conviction. The video concludes with the role of Article 3 in establishing government branches.

What does Article 3, Section 1 of the Constitution establish?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Supreme Court

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To structure the federal court system

• To create the position of the President

• To establish the Supreme Court

In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

• Cases involving private property

• Cases involving local government disputes

• Cases involving the Constitution or federal laws

• Cases involving state laws

How can a person be convicted of treason according to Article 3, Section 3?

• By a confession in private

• By a single witness testimony

• By the testimony of two witnesses or a confession in open court

• By a jury's decision without evidence

What power does Congress have concerning treason penalties?

• To increase the punishment without limits

• To enact laws and limit the punishment

• To pardon individuals convicted of treason

• To define new acts of treason