Judicial Branch

How many justices are in the supreme court?

• 9
• 12
• 8
• the number varies

What is the power of deciding what is constitutional?

• executive review
• judicial review
• constitutional review
• appeal

What is a jury trial?

• a trial in the supreme court
• a trial with one judge
• a trial where twelve people listen to evidence and decides who wins
• a trial with a panel of nine judges

The decision of the jury in a trial is called the 

• evidence
• verdict
• appeal
• panel

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 is "due process of law?"

• Government must not enact too many laws or regulations.

• Government must act fairly and in accordance with established rules.

• The process of citizens following the law.

How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 5

• 12

What are the TWO types of court systems in the U.S.? (Select TWO answers)

• Federal

• Universal

• State

• International

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• to make the laws

• to interpret the laws

• to enforce the laws

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• Congress

• The President