Judicial Branch Quiz

What is the principle of judicial review?

• A) The power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws that are unconstitutional

• B) The power of the President to appoint Supreme Court justices

• C) The power of Congress to impeach Supreme Court justices

• D) The power of state governments to challenge Supreme Court decisions

What article in the constitution sets forth the foundation for the powers of the judicial branch?

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

• Article IV

What role do precedents and stare decisis play in judicial decision making?

• A) They have no impact on judicial decision making

• B) They provide guidance and consistency in interpreting and applying the law

• C) They allow the President to override Supreme Court decisions

• D) They limit the power of the Supreme Court

How can controversial or unpopular court decisions be addressed by the President?

• A) By impeaching Supreme Court justices

• B) By refusing to implement the decisions

• C) By passing legislation changing the Court's jurisdiction

• D) By appointing new Supreme Court justices

How can controversial or unpopular court decisions be addressed by Congress ?

• A) By impeaching Supreme Court justices

• B) By refusing to implement the decisions

• C) By passing legislation changing the Court's jurisdiction

• D) By appointing new Supreme Court justices

What is the ongoing debate over the Supreme Court's power?

• A) Whether the Court should have the power of judicial review

• B) Whether the Court should have life tenure

• C) Whether the Court should be more politically active or restrained

• D) Whether the Court should have the power to interpret state laws

Which court case established the principle of judicial review?

• A) Marbury v. Madison (1803)

• B) Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

• C) Roe v. Wade (1973)

• D) Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

What is the purpose of Congressional legislation impacting court jurisdiction?

• A) To limit the power of the Supreme Court

• B) To expand the power of the Supreme Court

• C) To establish new precedents

• D) To impeach Supreme Court justices

Which document was written by Alexander Hamilton to explain the powers of the judicial branch?

• A) The Constitution of the United States

• B) Federalist No. 78

• C) Marbury v. Madison (1803)

• D) The Declaration of Independence

How can the President and states limit the power of the Supreme Court?

• A) By refusing to implement Court decisions

• B) By passing legislation to modify the impact of prior Court decisions

• C) By appointing new Supreme Court justices

• D) By amending the Constitution