Judicial Branch Introduction Questions

Front

What is the main function of the judicial branch? Options: make laws, interpret laws, make legislation, enforce the law

Back

interpret laws

Front

What is the "top court" in most states?

Back

Supreme

Front

What is jurisdiction?

Back

authority to hear a case

Front

How many judges currently serve on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

Who APPOINTS judges to the Supreme Court?

Back

the President

Front

Which of these is a responsibility of the judicial branch? Options: veto bills, impeach officers, create new laws

Back

interpret laws

Front

What is a writ of certiorari?

Back

an order for the lower court to send the case to the US Supreme Court so that it can review the case

Front

How does the executive branch check the judicial branch?

Back

the president can appoint federal judges

Front

Who approves a Supreme Court judge?

Back

Senate

Front

What "check" does the Judicial Branch have over the other branches?

Back

Declare laws or acts unconstitutional