Government Judicial Branch Test

What qualifications does the constitution lay out for Supreme Court justices?

• Must be 35, a US citizen, and a lawyer
• The only qualification is being a US Citizen
• The only qualification is being over 40 years old
• There are no qualifications

True or False: The judicial branch is only made up of the Supreme Court

• True
• False

How can the Supreme Court "check" the other branches?

• They can rule laws unconstitutional
• They can send people to jail
• They can change the constitution
• They can raise taxes

What is the Exclusionary Rule?

• A justice is excluded from voting on a case
• illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in Court
• A defendant is excluded from a court hearing
• Cops must obtain a search warrant

Search and Seizure has to do with what amendment?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 4th
• 10th

TLO V New Jersey established the idea that school officials (such as teachers or principles) only need ___ to search a student

• Probably cause
• Due process
• Reasonable Suspicion
• A search warrant

This case established the Exclusionary Rule

• TLO V New Jersey
• Mapp V Ohio
• Baker V Nelson
• Obergefell V Hodges

It is the job of the Supreme Court to _____ laws, since their meaning can often be unclear or have holes (like Swiss Cheese)

• make
• interpret
• rewrite
• get rid of

If you are unhappy with the decision of a lower court, you can ____ your case to a higher Court

• Appeal
• interpret
• text
• Apply

How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

• 5 years

• 50 years

• life

• 10 years