
Judicial Branch Understanding Check
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review. What is Judicial Review?
when the Supreme Court decides if a law is constitutional or not
when the Supreme Court creates a new law
when the Supreme Court enforces the laws of the Legislative Branch
when the Supreme Court vetoes a Bill from Congress
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by...
Congress
President
Senate
Chief Justice
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If a Supreme Court justice agrees with the decision of the court, but did not agree with the reasoning of how they came to that conclusion, the justice may write a:
Writ of Certiorari
Concurring Opinion
Majority Opinion
Dissenting Opinion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the opinion of the Supreme Court justices who make up the minority?
Majority Opinion
Concurring Opinion
Unanimous Decision
Dissenting Opinion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What concept did Marbury v. Madison establish?
Judicial Review
Freedom of Speech
"Miranda" Rights
The right of the people to be secure
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
an earlier case that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent cases.
Precedent
Original Jurisdiction
Writ of Certiorari
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following may the judicial branch do to limit the power of the president?
Overturn a presidential veto
Begin impeachment proceedings against the president
Declare an executive order unconstitutional
Refuse to ratify a treaty the president negotiated
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