Understanding the US Judicial System

The video tutorial explains the judicial branch of the US federal government, focusing on the Supreme Court, its justices, and the court system hierarchy. It discusses the process of case selection by the Supreme Court and the judiciary's role in interpreting laws. The concept of judicial review is highlighted as a crucial power of the Supreme Court to ensure laws align with the US Constitution.

Which branch of the US government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Federal

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Where does the Supreme Court of the United States meet?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington D.C.

• Chicago

How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?

• Nine

• Thirteen

• Eleven

• Seven

Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Vice President

How many courts of appeals are there in the United States?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To veto laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

What is judicial review?

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The process of making laws

• The appointment of judges

• The enforcement of laws

Which document is considered the highest law of the land in the United States?

• The US Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What happens if a law is found to be in conflict with the US Constitution?

• The law is declared unconstitutional

• The Constitution is changed

• The law is repealed

• The law is amended

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the context of judicial review?

• To create new laws

• To enforce existing laws

• To interpret the constitutionality of laws

• To appoint federal judges