Judicial Branch – Structure and Powers

Agenda

• The Structure of the Judicial Branch 

• The Supreme Court’s Role

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances 

• Significance of the Judicial Branch 

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of today’s lesson?

• The legislative process

• The structure and powers of the judicial branch

• The role of the president in appointing judges

• How Congress creates new laws

Multiple Choice

The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court only hears cases that start in the federal district courts.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which case established judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison
• Plessy v. Ferguson
• Roe v. Wade
• Brown v. Board of Education

Multiple Select

Which of the following best describes what we are learning in this lesson? (Select all that apply.)

• The structure of the judicial branch

• How the president enforces laws

• The powers of the judicial branch

• How Congress passes bills

Match

Match each branch with its checks and balances.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Can impeach federal judges

Nominates federal judges

Declares laws unconstitutional

• Can impeach federal judges

• Nominates federal judges

• Declares laws unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

What makes the Judicial Branch significant?

• The Judicial Branch is responsible for creating laws.
• The Judicial Branch manages the country's finances.
• The Judicial Branch oversees the military operations.
• The Judicial Branch is significant because it protects constitutional rights.