Judicial Branch Review

One reason Hammurabi's code is famous is that

• it was the first set of laws recorded in writing

• it was written in a sophisticated code that took years for historians to translate

• it was beautifully written on a single giant stone of polished basalt

• it was the first set of laws to rhyme to help people remember them

What became the most important basis for the American legal system?

• Code of Hammurabi

• Ten Commandments

• Roman 12 Tables

• English Common Law

The power of the Supreme Court to say whether any law or government action goes against the Constitution.

• jurisdiction

• dissenting opinion

• checks and balences

• judicial review

What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

• may veto laws

• may disapprove treaties or appointments

• may appoint judges

• may declare legislative action unconstitutional

How many justices are in the supreme court?

• 9
• 12
• 8
• the number varies

This is the highest court in the U.S.

• US District Court
• PA Supreme Court
• US Supreme Court
• US Court of Appeals

How are Supreme Court justices selected?

• Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President
• by an election
• Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
• Congress selects them

What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?

• four years
• ten years
• twelve years
• life

What is an appeal?

• to apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
• to apply to a lower court to reverse their previous decision
• to apply to the president for a pardon
• to apply to the Supreme Court for a pardon