Judicial Branch

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

• President

• Senate

• Vice President

• Congress

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

• 8

• 5

• 9

• 7

True or False, Concurrent opinions written disagree with the Majority opinion.

• True

• False

Which of the following would best describe a dissenting opinion?

• "Opinion of the Court"

• Agree with the majority but for different reasons

• Decided to sit out the case for personal reasons

• Disagrees with the majority outcome for different reasons.

Which of the following courts were originally created with the Constitution?

• U.S. Federal Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Federal District Court

• State Supreme Courts

How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 35 years

• Lifetime

Which of the following courts does NOT have Exclusive Jurisdiction?

• 8th Circuit U.S. Appellate Court

• NE State Supreme Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Federal District Court

True or False, Judicial review is an effective check and balance on the other two branches?

• True

• False

Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by...

• Congress

• President

• Senate

• Chief Justice

What are the TWO types of court systems in the U.S.? (Select TWO answers)

• Federal

• Universal

• State

• International