Unit 5: Supreme Court - Final Part #4

Multiple Choice

Why is the Judicial Branch important in the structure of the US government?

• It creates laws for the country

• It interprets and applies laws to ensure justice

• It manages the country's finances

• It represents the country in international affairs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason the Supreme Court justices choose to hear a case?

• The case raises constitutional questions.

• The case affects the whole country.

• The case deals with real people and events.

• The case is about a minor local dispute.

Multiple Select

Which of the following steps are part of how the Supreme Court makes its rulings?

• Lawyers for each side write briefs.

• Each side presents oral arguments for 30 minutes.

• Justices meet in public to make decisions.

• At least six justices must be present to vote.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'stare decisis' as used in Supreme Court procedures?

• A principle that courts should follow previous decisions

• A written argument submitted to the court

• A list of cases to be heard

• A judge's disagreement with the majority opinion

Open Ended

What are the different types of opinions that justices can write after the Supreme Court reaches a decision?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about Supreme Court procedures and decisions, what is one aspect of the judicial branch that you would like to learn more about or found most interesting?