Judicial Branch

Judicial Branch

Warm Up

Open Ended

What is a saying or expression that you probably say too much?

OR

What one invention would you uninvent and why?

Warm Up

For each of the following, identify which power of Congress is involved

Multiple Choice

The federal yearly deficit (debt-spending more than the gov't. has) is projected to be $320 billion this year. There is some concern where the money will come from.

• Economic Power

• Judicial Powers

• Electoral Powers

• Foreign Relations & War Powers

• Citizenship

Multiple Choice

The states of New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire were bombed in a surprise attack by North Korea. Congress would like to respond to those responsible for the attack.

• Economic Power

• Judicial Powers

• Electoral Powers

• Foreign Relations & War Powers

• Citizenship

Multiple Choice

Many U.S. citizens have been upset by what is going on in Central America politically and socially, and have become active in the sanctuary movement. Many of these same U.S. citizens have asked Congress to make these Central American refugees U.S. citizens.



• Economic Power

• Judicial Powers

• Electoral Powers

• Foreign Relations & War Powers

• Citizenship

Multiple Choice

Because of the population migration and growth in the Southwest, many of the Federal courts have become overcrowded with cases. Because of this problem, many of the Federal judges have asked for more courts to be established. 

• Economic Power

• Judicial Powers

• Electoral Powers

• Foreign Relations & War Powers

• Citizenship

Multiple Choice

John Adams was selected as President over Andrew Jackson when Jackson did not receive a majority in the Electoral College.

• Economic Power

• Judicial Powers

• Electoral Powers

• Foreign Relations & War Powers

• Citizenship

Open Ended

The president wears many 'hats' He acts as the Head of State, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Chief Legislator, and Party Leader. Choose ONE of the these roles and explain it.

Open Ended

What is the difference between the house and the senate?

Multiple Choice

Together, the House of Representatives and the Senate make up _______.

• The Federal Government

• Congress

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

Guess what type of law...

Multiple Choice

When schools shut down due to the pandemic, many individuals felt that their rights were being limited by not being allowed to attend school. What kind of law would apply here?

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

Multiple Choice

Times are tough - so sometimes we are rushing out the house and use Gorilla Glue to fix our hair. Then, you went to shower and it wouldn't come out. You are considering suing Gorilla Glue for false advertising. What type of law would be applicable in this situation?

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

Multiple Choice

Kanye and Kim are done. What type of law would be applicable in this situation?

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

Multiple Choice

Your friend tried to get fancy at the store and switched the barcodes on their groceries. According to your receipt, you bought 24 packets of Kool-aid, however there is an entire indoor pool in your cart. What type of law would be applicable in this situation?

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law