Judicial Branch

The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

• originalism

• jurisdiction

• amicus curiae

• stare decisis

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

The role of the Judicial Branch is to

• enforce the laws

• create the laws

• support treaties and executive agreements

• interpret the laws

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

• president; Senate

• Senate Judiciary Committee; Attorney General

• president; House of Representatives

• vice president; electors

What does judicial review mean?

• that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct

• that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

• that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair

• that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial

Why did the Founding Fathers want federal judges to serve life terms?

• they wanted to ensure that judges couldn't be bribed

• they didn't want masses of uneducated people to influence the outcome of the judicial process

• they wanted an independent judiciary that was free from the influence of politics

• they wanted to make sure that there was long-lasting stability in the judiciary

The JUDICIAL branch of the government is responsible for

• making laws.

• suggesting laws.

• interpreting laws.

• carrying out laws.

The table describes the federal government.

Which of the following belongs in the box with the question mark?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

Why are federal judges appointed for life?

• to ensure freedom from control by elected officials

• to attract people with experience to the job

• to guarantee that states retain their powers

• to protect the wishes of the majority of citizens

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Joe Biden

• John Roberts

• Clarence Thomas

• Kamala Harris