Supreme Court of the US

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

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 11

The _______ branch of government may decide if a law is unconstitutional.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• They all can

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

What is a justice?

• Senator
• Judge
• President
• Woman Judge

Who ratifies (approves) the judges who are nominated to serve on the Supreme Court?

• A majority of the state legislatures
• Members of the House Finance Committee
• The entire U.S. House of Representatives
• The U.S. Senate

The Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional and overturn it

• Judicial Review
• Judicial Remand
• Appellate
• Original

The highest court in America.  They only hear cases of national importance or cases that deal with the interpretation of the US Constitution

• Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
• General District Court
• The Federal Court System
• The Supreme Court

What is the main duty of the Supreme Court?

• Make laws
• Interpret laws
• Enforce laws
• Break laws

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Stephan Breyer
• Clarence Thomas
• John Roberts
• Antonin Scalia