Judicial Branch Review

The video, presented by the Citizen Genius Project, explores the judicial branch of the U.S. government, focusing on its structure and functions. It covers the roles of the Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and district courts, explaining their jurisdictions and processes. The video also discusses judicial review, a power established by the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison, allowing courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and actions. A case study of a man convicted of destroying mailboxes illustrates the court system's workings, from district court to the Supreme Court.

What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the Constitution

• To create laws

How are federal judges selected?

• Elected by the public

• Chosen by Congress

• Appointed by the Supreme Court

• Nominated by the President and approved by the Senate

What type of jurisdiction do federal district courts have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

How many U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals are there?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

What can an appellate court do if it reviews a case?

• Only affirm the decision

• Only remand the case

• Only reverse the decision

• Affirm, reverse, or remand the case

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is judicial review?

• The process of reviewing state laws

• The power to examine laws and executive actions for constitutionality

• The ability to create new laws

• The process of appointing judges

Which case established the power of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

What happens if the Supreme Court reverses a lower court's decision?

• The original decision is upheld

• The case is sent back to the district court

• The decision is nullified and the case is closed

• The decision is changed and the case is resolved

In the case study, what was the final outcome for the man who destroyed the mailboxes?

• He remained in prison

• His conviction was reversed and he was set free

• His conviction was affirmed

• His case was remanded to the district court