The Supreme Court

How many members are there in the Senate? 

• 435
• 200
• 100
• 150

About how many cases are appealed to the Supreme Court each year?

• 80
• 1,000
• 9,000
• 100,000

There are this many judges on the U.S. Supreme Court

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 11

The Supreme Court justices decide to hear about this many cases each term.

• 25
• 80
• 200
• 1500

The _______ branch of government may decide if a law is unconstitutional.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• They all can

Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot  on the court?

• Legislature
• Citizens
• President
• Congress

What is the length of term of office for a judge on the Supreme Court?

• 4 years
• 8 years
• 15 years
• for life

What is a justice?

• Senator
• Judge
• President
• Woman Judge

Who ratifies (approves) the judges who are nominated to serve on the Supreme Court?

• A majority of the state legislatures
• Members of the House Finance Committee
• The entire U.S. House of Representatives
• The U.S. Senate

A case involving the rights of an individual.

• Criminal
• Civil
• Appellate
• Bench Trial