Judicial Branch Pre-Test

Which one of these BEST describes the powers of the judicial branch?

• makes laws
• rules on constitutional questions
• enforces maritime law
• enforces laws

A PLAINTIFF is ...

• a judge who decides probable cause
• a defendant in a criminal trial
• a defendant in a civil trail
• a complainant in a civil trial

• F
• G
• H
• J

Which one of these IS an executive check on the powers of the judicial branch?

• appoints judges
• vetoes laws
• impeach federal judges
• declares laws unconstitutional

Which one of these IS a judicial check on the powers of the legislative branch?

• appoints judges
• vetoes laws
• impeach federal judges
• declares laws unconstitutional 

Marbury vs. Madison established which of the following?

• school de-segregation
• voting rights laws
• judicial review
• rights must be read to suspect at the time of arrest

Which type of case below would be heard in a federal court?

• speeding
• a dispute between two people
• property damage
• a dispute between two states

What is a freedom of the 5th Amendment?

• freedom of speech
• right to own a gun
• right to a lawyer
• right to remain silent

• A
• B
• C
• D

The three main branches of our Federal Government are:

• Legislative, Executive & Judicial
• The House, The Senate & Congress