Court System

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

• President

• Senate

• Vice President

• Congress

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

• 8

• 5

• 9

• 7

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.

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

Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by...

• Congress

• President

• Senate

• Chief Justice

True or False, Judicial Activism is supported typically by individuals with liberal ideology.

• True

• False

Which Supreme Court case ruled that an individual must be aware of their rights before being interrogated by law enforcement?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Texas v. Johnson

• D.C v. Heller

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• to make the laws

• to interpret the laws

• to enforce the laws

• to renew the laws

Goldilocks' case would go to a ________________; the lowest level court.

• Supreme Court

• Appellate Court

• Federal Court

• Trial Court