Constitution Quiz 4

How many justices, or judges, serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

How long does a justice serve for when appointed?

• For life

• For as long as the President is in office for

• For 10 years

• A total of 100 cases

What is "judicial review"?

• A power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

• When the Senate approves of a Supreme Court nominee

• When the Supreme Court reviews possible cases to hear

• All of the above

What is a check on the President's power to appoint a new Supreme Court justice?

• The Senate must approve of the appointment

• Congress can impeach Supreme Court nominees

• The Vice President must agree with the President's choice

• The rest of the Supreme Court justices must approve

True or False: The decisions made by the Supreme court are final.

• True

• False

Which of the following may the judicial branch do to limit the power of the president?

• Overturn a presidential veto

• Begin impeachment proceedings against the president

• Declare an executive order unconstitutional

• Refuse to ratify a treaty the president negotiated

Which of the following statements about judges int he federal courts are TRUE

• They must have had previous service as State court judges or attorneys

• They serve a fixed term of office, set by Congress

• They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• All of the above are true

What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

• may veto a law
• may disapprove treaties or appointments
• may appoint judges
• may declare legislative action unconstitutional

Main duty of the federal courts

• make laws
• enforce laws
• interpret laws

Highest court in the land

• Federal Courts
• Supreme Court
• Local Courts