The Supreme Courts Role in Modern Society

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Protects peoples rights with trials

Decides on laws and leads our military

Writes and votes on laws

Match

Match the following descriptions of rights with their correct legal terms.

• A) The right to appeal to the Supreme Court

• B) The right to a fair trial

• C) The right to declare laws unconstitutional

• D) The right to issue writs of certiorari

The right involved in having a case reviewed by a higher court

The right ensuring legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings

The power to nullify laws and executive actions if they are found to be unconstitutional

The right to have a higher court order a lower court to deliver its record in a case so the higher court may review it

• The right involved in having a case reviewed by a higher court

• The right ensuring legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings

• The power to nullify laws and executive actions if they are found to be unconstitutional

• The right to have a higher court order a lower court to deliver its record in a case so the higher court may review it

Open Ended

How does the judiciary's role in interpreting and applying laws impact everyday life in society?

Multiple Choice

Why is the power of judicial review important in the American legal system?

• It allows courts to create new laws.

• It enables courts to enforce laws like the President.

• It allows courts to strike down laws that violate constitutional principles.

• It lets courts ignore the Constitution.

Open Ended

Should unelected judges have the power to make decisions that shape an entire nation's laws and society? How can a democracy balance judicial independence with accountability?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in how Supreme Court decisions shape policy?

• A Case Reaches the Court

• Oral Arguments and Deliberation

• Decision and Opinion

• Congressional Review

Multiple Select

Which of the following are landmark Supreme Court cases that significantly changed American society?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Obergefell v. Hodges

• Plessy v. Ferguson

Multiple Choice

What is one major benefit of judicial independence for Supreme Court justices?

• They can make decisions based on public opinion

• They are protected from political pressure

• They must be re-elected every few years

• They can be easily removed from office

Open Ended

How do legislative responses, election impacts, and public opinion interact to shape the political implications of Supreme Court decisions?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions can citizens take to influence the direction of the judiciary in the United States?

• Stay informed about Supreme Court cases, vote strategically, engage in advocacy, and consider legal careers

• Ignore judicial decisions and focus only on local elections

• Participate only in presidential elections and avoid advocacy

• Rely solely on news headlines without further research

Open Ended

How do you think the Supreme Court's decisions impact your daily life or the lives of people in your community?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the judiciary according to the lesson?

• To create new laws

• To interpret and apply laws

• To enforce laws like the President

• To fund government programs

Open Ended

Do you think the benefits of lifetime judicial appointments outweigh the concerns about democratic accountability? What reforms, if any, would you propose to improve the Supreme Court's role in modern society?