Unit 2.3 - American Government: Judicial Branch

Which court has only original jurisdiction?

• Supreme

• Appeal

• District

What is the number of justices on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 9

• 12

• 3

What does 'Unconstitutional' mean?

• To charge a public official with wrongdoing

• The Constitution does not allow it

• Rejecting a law and refusing to sign it

• To determine the meaning of the Constitution

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court justice?

• Elected for a period of 5 years

• Nominated for a period of 10 years

• Elected for a period of 8 years

• Nominated for life (until retirement or death)

Which article describes the judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Articles of Confederation

The person in charge of the Supreme Court is called a __________ ___________.

• First Justice

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the Supreme Court

• Premier Justice

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

• President
• Speaker of the House
• House of Representatives
• Senate

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• Interpret the law

• Make the law

• Enforce the law

• Research the law

What is the highest court in the land?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

• State Superior Court

Court with only appellate jurisdiction 

• Supreme
• Appeal
• District