Judicial Branch Quiz

Which branch of government is the Supreme Court a part of?  

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• All of the above

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?  

• 12

• 9

• 10

• 8

How long is a Supreme Court appointment?  

• 4 years

• 6 years

• `'life'

• 10 years

The Supreme Court does which of the following?  

• Enforces laws 

• Makes laws 

• Breaks laws 

• Interpret laws 

What are the two types of jurisdiction?  

• Original and Appellate 

• Appellate and Updated 

• Original and Second 

• Original and Updated 

Which of these describes original jurisdiction?  

• The defense appeals the case, and it is heard by a higher court 

• The second time a case is being heard 

• The name of the court that hears the case 

• The first time that a case is being heard 

Which of these describes appellate jurisdiction?  

• The defense appeals the case and it is heard by a higher court 

• The first time that a case is being heard 

• The name of the court that hears the case 

• None of the above 

Which court case established the idea of judicial review?  

• McDonald v Chicago 

• Marbury v Madison 

• Brown v Board of Education 

• Miranda v Arizona  

What is judicial review? 

• The Supreme Court can make laws 

• Congress can rule laws unconstitutional   

• The Supreme Court can rule laws unconstitutional  

• The President can rule laws unconstitutional  

Which of the following describes civil law? 

• The state is charging a person with a crime  

• The federal government is charging a person for a crime  

• Two people are dueling for money 

• Two people who are suing each other, usually for money