The Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties

The MAIN power of the Judicial Branch is to make the laws.

• True

• False

If you had a court case involving two businessmen from the states of Nevada and California, which court (The Federal Court or The State Court) would have Original Jurisdiction?

• The Federal Court

• The State Court

How do Federal Judges get their jobs for the Supreme Court? (Identify the steps involved to become a Judge on the Supreme Court.)

What kind of Court System does the United States have?

• State Court System

• Federal Court System

• District Court System

• Dual Court System

In criminal proceedings, which amendment guarantees you certain rights, such as a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, right to know what crime you are accused of, right to face your accusers, and a right to have a lawyer?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

What amendments were violated in the 1944 court case Korematsu vs. U.S.? (Mark all that apply.)

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What is the total number of Supreme Court Justices that can serve on the Supreme Court?

What rights are stated in the 5 BASIC Rights of the First Amendment? (Hint: Look at the First Amendment in the Constitution. And mark ALL that apply.)

• Right to Due Process

• Right to Free Press

• Right to Equal Protection under the Law

• Right to Petition

Name or identify at least ONE right that was violated from the 14th Amendment.

• Right to petition government for grievances

• Right to speedy and public trial in court

• Due Process before person can be deprived of natural rights

• Equal Protection under the law