Dynamic Nature

How many justices are typically on the Supreme Court

• 7
• 10
• 9
• 12

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for

• 10 years
• 20 years
• life
• 4 years

The Supreme Court is to make decisions based on what?

• Personal opinions
• Constitution
• Public's opinion
• Declaration of Independence

Separation of power between the national and state governments-

• Federalism
• checks and balances
• jurisdiction
• Judicial Activism

Ability of each branch to oversee the activities of other branches-

• Federalism
• Separation of powers
• Jurisdiction
• Checks and balances

(Review question) The idea that political power is derived from people is called

• Judicial review
• Unitary government
• Executive supremacy
• popular sovereignty 

Which court has the final say on all debates regarding federal laws?

• Circuit court of appeals

• District Court

• State Court

• Supreme court

A precedent sets a model or example for future decisions.

• True

• False

Define veto

• A rejection of a law

• Having two branches or chambers of a legislative body

• The smaller upper assembly in the US Congress

• Having the power to make laws

How many people are in the Senate?

• 2

• 435

• 100

• 535