Judicial Branch Webquest

How are federal judges selected?

• Named by the President, confirmed by the Senate.

• Named by the President.

• They are elected.

• Named by the previous judge.

What article of the Constitution grants the judicial branch power?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

How long do federal judges serve?

• lifetime

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Who establishes federal courts?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What are the two court systems found in the United States?

• federal and state

• federal and appeals

• appeals and state

• criminal and federal

How are judges selected for the state court system?

• nominated

• elected

• random selection

• nominated or elected

The Judiciary Act of 1789 divided the country into ______ districts.

• 11

• 13

• 9

• 7

Where did the Supreme Court first meet?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• New Jersey

• South Carolina

We have ____ Supreme Court Justices.

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 6

Our current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is _______________.

• Samuel Alito

• Brett Kavanaugh

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• John Roberts