Judicial Branch

Front

Which court is the highest in the United States?

Back

U.S. Supreme Court

Front

Most cases tried before the Supreme Court are there through ______ jurisdiction.

Back

Appellate

Front

Judicial review lets the judicial branch do two things: 1) interpret the Constitution and decide what it means, and 2) stop the _______ and _______branches from doing things that are unconstitutional.

Back

executive and legislative

Front

How many justices must vote in order for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court? Options: 8/9, 5/9, 4/9, 9/9

Back

4/9

Front

After the President nominates a person for the Supreme Court, which legislative body must approve?

Back

Senate

Front

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Judges appointed to the Supreme Court, and all Constitutional courts serve _____ terms.

Back

life

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

nine justices

Front

Which landmark case illustrates that civil liberties or "rights" guaranteed in the constitution are restricted in certain situations or relative to the rights of others?

Back

Schenck v. U.S.

Front

This Opinion is written by a justice who agrees with the majority, but bases their decision on a different part of the Constitution.

Back

Concurring