Judicial Branch Review

The legislative branch creates laws. The executive branch enforces laws. The judicial branch __________ laws.

The legislative branch at the national level is known as Congress. The head of the executive branch at the national level is the President.

The highest national court is known as the ________ ________.

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 15

Why is being appointed to serve on the Supreme Court such a big deal? How long do Supreme Court Justices serve? How much power do they have?

What check(s) does the Supreme Court have over the other two branches of government? Check ALL that apply:

• Veto

• Appointments

• Override

• Judicial review

• Impeachment

What is judicial review? What exactly is the Supreme Court doing when it exercises this power?

While the Supreme Court is the highest court in the US, there are also district and circuit courts.

Why do you think we have multiple types of courts?