Judicial Branch

How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 5

• 12

Choose the answer(s) that are true of Judicial Review.

• Allows the US Supreme Court the authority to choose which cases they will hear.

• Is the result of Marbury v Madison

• The actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review.

• Gives the US Supreme Court authority to rule actions unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court ruling a State law unconstitutional is an example of what?

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Activism

• Jurisdiction

Appellate Jurisdiction is when:

• a court is the first to hear a case

• a court has the authority to hear a case

• a court reviews the decision of a lower court

• power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case

Original Jurisdiction is when:

• a court is the first to hear a case

• a court has the authority to hear a case

• a court reviews the decision of a lower court

• power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case

The Rule of 4 states that:

• Attorney's are only allotted 4 minutes per witness for questioning

• If there are ever less than 4 Supreme Court Justices, the role of the Judicial Branch is taken over by the President

• There must be at least 4 members of a jury in order to try a case

• 4 or more Justices must agree to hear a case for it to go to the Supreme Court

What is the opinion of the Supreme Court justices who make up the minority?

• Majority Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Unanimous Decision

• Dissenting Opinion

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

• President

• Senate

• Vice President

• Congress

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Anthony Kennedy

• John Roberts

• Brett Kavanaugh

Which of the following Courts does NOT have Original Jurisdiction?

• U.S. Federal Court of Appeals
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Federal District Court
• Local County Courts