Week 6: Judiciary Quiz

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Which term refers to the ability of federal courts to declare laws of Congress and acts of the executive branch unenforceable if they counter the Constitution.

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Activism

Which Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

Which of the following refers to criminal law?

• Disputes between individuals and organization

• The state (plaintiff) accuses someone (defendant) of some illegal action

Which of the following refers to civil law?

• Disputes between individuals and organization

• The state (plaintiff) accuses someone (defendant) of some illegal action

Which of the following refers to a concurring opinion by SCOTUS?

• written by one or more justices who disagree with the majority opinion 

•  “written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court, but states different (or additional) reasons as the basis for his or her decision”

Which of the following refers to a dissenting opinion by SCOTUS?

• “written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court, but states different (or additional) reasons as the basis for his or her decision”

• written by one or more justices who disagree with the majority opinion 

• decision, but no justification

How do individuals become a Supreme Court justice?

• They run for office and are elected

• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Elected by State Legislatures

• Nominated by Congress

How long can Supreme Court justices serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

• for life

How many circuit courts of appeals are there in the United States?

• 1

• 5

• 13