Judicial Branch and Bill of Rights

Which one of these BEST describes the powers of the judicial branch?

• makes laws
• rules on constitutional questions
• enforces maritime law
• enforces laws

Which one of these IS a judicial check on the powers of the legislative branch?

• appoints judges
• vetoes laws
• impeach federal judges
• declares laws unconstitutional 

Marbury vs. Madison established which of the following?

• school de-segregation
• voting rights laws
• judicial review
• rights must be read to suspect at the time of arrest

The Highest Court in our nation is:

• The 9th District Court
• The United States Supreme Court

Free Speech is found in which Amendment?

• First Amendment
• Second Amendment
• Third Amendment
• Fourth Amendment

Which three Amendments address the right to trial by jury?

• 5th, 6th, & 7th
• 4th, 5th, & 7th
• 1st, 6th, & 4th
• 7th, 4th & 1st

There are courts at the federal, state, and local levels. This is an example of

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Communism

The purpose of courts is to

• Punish wrongdoers

• Get as many people convicted as possible

• Change laws that are bad

• Use law to settle disputes

What percentage (%) of jurors must agree on a verdict for it to become final?

• 51%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

Chose the order in which a case would pass through the courts of law.

• Supreme Court--> Appeals courts--> Trial/district court

• Trial/district court --> appeals court ---> Supreme Court

• Appeals courts -> trial/district court --> supreme court

• Trial/district court -> supreme court -> appeals court