Civics - Chapter 7, Lesson 3 Review

The Supreme Court decides if laws are constitutional.

• true

• false

The Constitution requires Supreme Court justices to be trained lawyers.

• true

• false

Supreme Court justices serve...

• two-year terms.

• four-year terms.

• six-year terms.

• for life.

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in very few matters.

• true

• false

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in...

• A.) cases that involve disputes between two or more states.

• B.) cases that involve diplomats from foreign countries.

• C.) cases of impeachment.

• D.) both A and B

• E.) both A and C

New Supreme Court justices are nominated by...

• the Senate.

• the House of Representatives.

• the president.

• Mr. Jones.

A nominee for Supreme Court justice needs to be approved by...

• the Senate.

• the House of Representatives.

• the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• the other eight Supreme Court justices.

What happens if the Supreme Court refuses to hear a case?

• The decision of the lower court stands, or remains in effect.

• The president makes a ruling.

• The case is thrown out.

• Mr. Jones is called in to issue a ruling.

The Supreme Court has the final say in cases involving all of the following except...

• members of Congress.

• acts of Congress.

• the Constitution.

• treaties with other nations.

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11