Article III of the U.S. Constitution

Article III establishes which branch of government?

• Legisliative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Congress

The highest court in the country is called?

• Supreme Court

• Appellate Court

• Circuit Court

• Criminal Court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

How does one get on the Supreme Court?

• You are voted in

• President appoints you, Senate confirms

• President appoints you and you are on

• Practice, Practice, Practice

How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice?

• 4

• 6

• 2

• Lifetime

What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• Interpret Laws

• Make Laws

• Enforce Laws

Article III also allows Congress (Article I) this ability

• Make lower courts as needed

• Make laws as needed

• Make judges as needed

• Make executive orders as needed

Article III defines Treason. What is it?

• Betraying your country

• A judgement in a supreme court case

• The process of passing laws

• Helping your country

THIS concept is stated in your notes as "The responsibilities and abilities of government are divided into distinct branches to limit any one branch becoming too powerful."

(Not part of Article III, but it is the concept that binds Articles I-III. )

• Separation of Powers

• The Law of Three Branches

• Social Contract Theory

• Mr. Lattari's Cookie Sharing Theorem