Article III The Judicial Branch

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

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

How many kinds of federal courts are there?

• 1
• 3
• 5

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 many Supreme Court Judges are there?

• 5
• 7
• 9

How many federal Appeal Courts are there?

• 1
• 13
• 94

How many federal Supreme Courts are there?

• 1
• 13
• 94

How long do judges serve for?

• life
• 7 years
• 14 years

Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice?

• Sandra Day O'Connor
• Sandra Afternoon O'Connor
• Sandra Night O'Connor

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.

How are federal judges selected?

• The person is named to the bench by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
• The person is named to the bench by the President and does not need to be confirmed.
• The person is publicly elected to the bench and confirmed by the Senate.
• The person is nominated by the Senate and chosen by the President.