The Judiciary

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

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To interpret laws

Front

Which of the following is a power of the judicial branch? Vetoing legislation, Declaring laws unconstitutional, Declaring war, Issuing executive orders

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Declaring laws unconstitutional

Front

How does the judicial branch check the powers of the legislative branch?

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By reviewing laws and potentially declaring them unconstitutional

Front

What is the term used when the judicial branch determines a legislative act to be unconstitutional?

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Judicial review

Front

Which of the following best describes the concept of checks and balances? Options: Each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other branches, The government balances its budget, Citizens vote to check the power of the government, The judicial branch has the final say in all government matters

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Each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other branches

Front

Who appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?

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The President

Front

Before a Supreme Court justice can take office, they must be:

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Approved by the Senate

Front

How can the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch?

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By impeaching judges and by passing amendments to the Constitution.

Front

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful

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How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?

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9