
Judicial Branch Test
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main purpose of the judicial branch of government is to interpret the laws.
True
False
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The judicial branch checks other branches of government by
enforcing the law.
determining laws’ constitutionality
signing and vetoing laws.
writing laws.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the judiciary branch checked by other branches?
Congress enforces the decisions of the courts.
State legislatures elect local and state judges.
The executive branch has the power to dismiss judges.
The president appoints federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why must the judicial branch be an independent branch of government?
to enforce laws effectively
to ensure timely reviews of the Constitution
to give citizens more access to courts
to keep judges fair and impartial
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In order to safeguard against corruption and ensure impartiality, federal judges are
appointed for life terms.
elected every four years by citizens.
promoted from lower courts according to years of service.
selected periodically from among members of Congress.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The power of judicial review serves to
check the executive and legislative branches.
decide questions of criminal law at all levels of government.
enforce laws passed by Congress.
hold judges accountable to citizens.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
State courts are entitled to hear cases involving
local, state, and federal laws.
local and state laws only.
state and federal laws only.
federal laws only.
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