Article III and Amendments Quiz

The power of courts to decide the constitutionality of laws is the power of

• limited government

• judicial review

• checks and balance

• constitutionalism

There are this many judges on the U.S. Supreme Court

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 11

Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot on the court?

• Legislature

• Citizens

• President

• Congress

What is the length of term of office for a judge on the Supreme Court?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 15 years

• for life

Marbuy vs. Madison established

• Judicial Review

• Abortion is a legal practice in the United States

• Separate but Equal doctrine

• Desegregation of public facilities

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.

What are the qualifications to become a federal judge?

• a law degree
• there are none
• a citizen for 14 years

1. Article III establishes which branch of our government?

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

Who is the head of the supreme court

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

• To apply and interpret the laws

• to make laws

• to enforce the laws