Benchmark Two 2019: The Judicial Branch

What is the MAIN power of the judicial branch?

• make laws

• defend laws

• interpret laws/judicial review

• enforce laws

The Supreme Court has ORIGINAL JURISDICTION with.....

• a person suing another person in Tennessee
• federally appointed officials
• a person stealing in the state of Tennessee
• a divorce in Nebraska

This court case gave power to the courts to interpret law (also known as judicial review)

• Miranda v. Arizona
• Texas v. Johnson
• Marbury v. Madison
• Roe V. Wade

Which branch of government was established by Article III?

• the bureaucracy
• executive branch
• legislative branch
• judicial branch

How does a person become a Supreme Court justice?

• appointed and approved by the Senate

• appointed by the Federal Courts

• appointed by the President, approved by the Senate

• appointed by the Houses and approved by the Senate

Which part of the US Constitution outlines judicial power?

• First Amendment
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble
• Article III

The principle of Judicial Review was established by which US Supreme Court case?

• Marbury v. Madison
• DC v. Heller
• Gideon v. Wainwright
• Beecroft v. Civics 

The Supreme Court is an appellate court.  An appellate court ____________ cases. 

• makes the first decision
• reviews the decision made by a  lower court

How long does a member of the Supreme Court serve?

• 13 years

• 9 years

• for life/retirement