Judicial Branch Quiz

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• They make our nation’s laws.
• They write our nation’s laws.
• They enforce, or carry out, our nation’s laws.
• They interpret our nation’s laws.

Which type of court is the head of, or at the top of, the judicial branch?

• The Appellate court
• The District court
• The County court
• The Supreme Court

How many judges (called Justices) are on the Supreme Court?

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 12

Who appoints Justices to the Supreme Court if there is an opening?

• President
• Vice-President
• Congress
• Chief Justice

Who must approve selections for members of the Supreme Court?

• President
• Vice-President
• The Senate
• Chief Justice

The head of the Supreme Court is called the _____________.

• President
• Speaker
• Lead Justice
• Chief Justice

Who is the current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• John Roberts
• John Smith
• Robert Johns
• Smith Johns

When the Supreme Court does ______________________, they look at laws to see if they are okay or if they are unconstitutional (see if they go against the Constitution).

• enforcement of laws
• judicial review
• impeachment
• annual review

How long does a Supreme Court Justice’s term last?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 20 years            
• “Life” (until they resign, retire, or die)

The different ways that the 3 branches of government keep any 1 branch from being more powerful than the others is called _________________.

• Vetoing
• Judicial Review
• Checks & Balances   
• Impeachment