Chapter 8 Section 1: Judicial Branch

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

• Enforce laws

• Create new laws

• Make executive decisions

• Interpret and apply the law

Who is the head of the judicial branch in the United States?

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• President of the United States

• Attorney General

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• State Court

How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 12

• 5

• 9

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• 10 years

• 4 years

• until retirement

• for life

What is the process for appointing a Supreme Court justice?

• The process involves nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate Judiciary Committee, and confirmation by the full Senate.

• The process involves nomination by the President, confirmation by the House of Representatives, and confirmation by the full Senate.

• The process involves nomination by the President, confirmation by the Supreme Court, and confirmation by the full Senate.

• The process involves nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate Judiciary Committee, and confirmation by the President.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution?

• To interpret state laws

• To interpret and apply the Constitution to specific cases and controversies.

• To enforce the Constitution

• To create new laws

What is judicial review?

• Power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions

• Authority of the executive branch to review and invalidate actions

• Power of the legislative branch to review and invalidate actions

• Ability of the courts to review and potentially validate actions

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

• It established the principle of judicial review.

• It established the principle of judicial activism.

• It established the principle of executive review.

• It established the principle of legislative review.

What are the two types of federal courts?

• criminal courts and civil courts

• state courts and municipal courts

• supreme courts and circuit courts

• district courts and appellate courts