3.9 Practice Questions

Front

Which Article in the U.S. Constitution outlines the Judicial Branch?

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Article III

Front

Who is in the judicial branch of government?

Back

Supreme Court, Federal Courts, State Courts

Front

When it comes to laws, the judicial branch is responsible for?

Back

interpret, review, and apply laws

Front

When the judicial branch is exercising their power to judicial review, what principle are they demonstrating?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Which best explains the difference between the job of the legislative branch and executive branch when it comes to filling a Supreme Court vacancy?

Back

The President nominates a judge, the Senate approves a judge.

Front

Which document is called the "Supreme Law of the Land"? Options: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Magna Carta.

Back

U.S. Constitution

Front

If the Supreme Court finds the other two branches actions unconstitutional, this means?

Back

They are not following the U.S. Constitution

Front

This is the highest court in the land

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U.S Supreme Court

Front

U.S Supreme Court justices are appointed by whom?

Back

President

Front

The main job of the Supreme Court is to interpret the

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U.S Constitution