Judicial Branch Quiz

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

The role of the Judicial Branch is to

• enforce the laws

• create the laws

• support treaties and executive agreements

• interpret the laws

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

• president; Senate

• Senate Judiciary Committee; Attorney General

• president; House of Representatives

• vice president; electors

What does judicial review mean?

• that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct

• that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

• that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair

• that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial

Article _____ in the Constitution is about the Judicial branch.

• I
• II
• III
• IV

How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• lifetime

What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

• may veto a law
• may disapprove treaties or appointments
• may appoint judges
• may declare legislative action unconstitutional

What is highest court in the land?? 

• a.  U.S. Court of Appeals 
• a.  U.S. Supreme Court 
• a.  U.S. District Court 
• a.  U.S. High Court

Name for a Supreme Court judge

• bench
• jury
• judicial review
• justice

What can an accused person do if he or she feels that the trial was not fair?

• tell the police
• make an appeal
• make the district court start over
• pay a fine