Judicial Branch

What is the name of the head of the Supreme Court?

• Supreme Justice

• Speaker of the Court

• Chief Justice

• President Pro Tempore

What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?

• It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction in cases between states.

• It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s power of judicial review in federal cases.

• It was the first case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

• It overturned the practice of “separate but equal” in schools.

Which court in the federal system has the responsibility of determining if someone is guilty or not guilty?

• District court

• All federal courts

• Appellate court

• Supreme Court

If the Supreme Court finds a law in conflict with the Constitution, it...

• Asks Congress to repeal the law.

• Changes the Constitution.

• Declares the law unconstitutional.

• Files an injunction.

What court has both appellate and original jurisdictions in a case?

• Supreme Court

• Municipal Court

• Appeals Court

• District Court

Define Jurisdiction

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The power to make legal decisions and judgments.

• The right to counsel

• The right to trial by jury

What court/person is above the Supreme Court?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Nobody/Nothing

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process in picking a Supreme Court justice

• Appointed by president

• Deliberated on by House

• Approved by the Senate

• Candidate meets qualification

"The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office. "

-Article III, Section 1; US Constitution

Which of the following best summarizes this passage from the Constitution?

• Section 1 vests judicial power in federal courts, requires a supreme court, allows for inferior courts, establishes life tenure for judges, and prohibits decreasing the salaries of judges.

• Section 1 vests all judicial power with the Supreme Court.

• Section 1 allows the Supreme Court to determine the salary of all judicial officials, diminishing or increasing pay based on the merit of the person.

• Section 1 establishes the role of the courts in our nation, setting a precedent for what all courts and court officials can rule on.

Which statement about the Supreme Court of the United States is accurate?

• Only around 100 civil and criminal cases are filed in the Supreme Court each year.

• The Supreme Court never has original and exclusive jurisdiction on cases.

• The Supreme Court of has a Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

• Cases heard by the US Court of Appeals or the highest court of each state cannot be reviewed by the US Supreme Court