Article III: Judicial Branch SS.7.C.3.3

What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch of Government?

• to make laws
• to enforce laws
• to interpret laws
• to break laws

Who is the head of the Judicial Branch of Government?

• The Speaker of the House
• The President Pro Tempore
• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

How long do judges serve for?

• life
• 7 years
• 14 years

The Supreme Court can "check" the President (Executive Branch) and Congress (Legislative Branch) by

• setting a federal budget.
• declaring a law unconstitutional.
• passing a treaty.

What is Judicial Review?

• a. the process by which Supreme Court Justices are reviewed
• b. the process by which Supreme Court Justices determine the constitutionality of a law or act of the Executive and Legislative Branches of Government.
• c.the process by which Supreme Court Justices review other judges.

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Senate and President

• Supreme Court and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

A bill passed ending net neutrality. It was vetoed. The veto was overridden, and the bill became a law. Later, the court decided that the law was unconstitutional. 
What is the order in which the branches used their powers?

• legislative, executive, judicial, legislative
• legislative, executive, legislative, judicial
• executive, legislative, executive, judicial

What can the judicial branch do in terms of laws?

• Pass them.
• Declare them unconstitutional.
• Veto them.
• Arrest them.

If the President wants to nominate someone for a position such as Secretary of State or Supreme Court Justice, the Senate must approve that appointment. Which principle does this illustrate?

• Popular Sovereignty 
• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

The United States is organized into three different branches:
-Legislative Branch: makes laws
-Executive Branch: enforces laws
-Judicial Branch: interprets laws
Which constitutional principle is shown by this organization?

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty