Understanding the Judicial Branch

Front

What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the federal government?

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Interpreting laws

Front

Which court is the highest in the United States?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

What type of cases do local courts primarily handle?

Back

Family and small claims cases

Front

At the state level, courts are typically divided into which two types? Options: Civil and criminal courts, Appellate and trial courts, Small claims and arbitration courts, Federal and local courts

Back

Appellate and trial courts

Front

How did the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) affect individual liberties?

Back

Established the right to remain silent

Front

Which principle did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish? Options: Equal protection, Federalism, Judicial review, Due process

Back

Judicial review

Front

In Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court ruled that:

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Segregated schools violate the Equal Protection Clause

Front

What was the significance of United States v. Nixon (1974)?

Back

It confirmed the president is not above the law

Front

The decision in McDonald v. Chicago (2010) incorporated which amendment to the states?

Back

Second Amendment

Front

How did Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) expand students' rights?

Back

Students were granted the right to free speech in schools