Judicial Branch Review

Which of the following are a part of the Judicial Branch?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• President and their cabinet

• Governors and state legislatures

• Federal Appeals Court

The role of the Judicial Branch is to _______ laws.

Which of the following is a "check and balance" the Executive Branch has over the Judicial Branch?

• The president can veto laws.

• They have no check or balance.

• The president appoints federal judges.

• They ensure the Electoral College is free of fraud

How does the 4th Amendment protect citizens' rights?

• It provides a list of rights that are read when a person is arrested.

• It makes it illegal to hold a citizen without a conviction.

• It allows for citizens to have a speedy and public trial.

• It requires law enforcement to have a warrant to search personal property.

Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the 5th Amendment?

• Those found not guilty cannot be tried for the same crime. (Double Jeopardy)

• No person can be imprisoned without due process

• Individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves.

• Suspects cannot be questioned by police before a trial.

Why is the 6th Amendment important to the criminal justice system?

• It gives all citizens the right to vote.

• It ensures that accused citizens are given a fair and unbiased trial.

• It protects citizens from unreasonable searches.

• It protects people against cruel and unusual punishment.

Who is guaranteed equal protection under the 14th Amendment?

• All citizens of the United States

• Members of a political party

• Those who can afford an attorney

• Registered voters

Which court has jurisdiction (authority) if someone breaks a state law?

• Supreme Court

• Federal District Court

• State Court

• Both Federal and State courts

How did the court case, Marbury v. Madison, influence the power of the SCOTUS?

• It gave them the power to pick their own judges.

• It restrained the ability to interpret laws.

• It gave the court the power of Judicial Review.

• It added an extra 3 justices to the bench.

What is the highest court in the United States?