NB Review 2.5.4 Judicial Branch

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Interprets the laws

• Makes the laws

• Carries out the laws

• Creates the laws

How many judges does the Supreme Court have?

• 6

• 7

• 10

• 9

What happens if a person can't afford a lawyer?

• They are automatically determined guilty.

• They are given a lawyer by the government (public defender).

• They must represent themselves.

• The judge lets them go free.

What is the highest Court in the United States.

• State Court

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

A group of citizens who hears and decides the outcome of a court case is called

• A trial court

• Justices

• Jury

• Reporters

A Supreme Court Justice is appointed by the ----

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Vice President

• President

How long can you remain a Supreme Court Justice once you are appointed and approved?

• 10 years

• 6 years

• until you are re-elected

• until you resign, die, or you could be impeached

What is an amendment?

• Article in the Constitution

• a change or addition to the Constitution

• An individual's rights

• Laws

The first ten amendments are called the ----

• Articles of the Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Rights to Appeal

• Laws of the Land

Which amendment provides protection from unreasonable search and seizure?

• 1st

• 4th

• 5th

• 3rd