Unit 7: Judicial Branch (Article III)

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

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

The Supreme Court can "check" the President (Executive Branch) and Congress (Legislative Branch) by

• setting a federal budget.
• declaring a law unconstitutional.
• passing a treaty.