Judicial Branch Review

What are the powers of the Judicial Branch?

• Creating laws, enforcing laws, and collecting taxes.

• Appointing judges, interpreting laws, and resolving disputes.

• Reviewing executive orders, enforcing laws, and interpreting the Constitution.

• Interpreting laws, reviewing lower court decisions, and resolving disputes.

What is judicial review?

• Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and potentially validate actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

• Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and potentially modify actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

• Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

• Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and potentially ignore actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

What are the two types of federal courts?

• district courts and appellate courts

• criminal courts and civil courts

• state courts and municipal courts

• supreme courts and circuit courts

What is the highest court in the United States?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• State Court

• Supreme Court

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• The role of the Supreme Court is to appoint judges and oversee the judicial system.

• The role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution and ensure that laws and government actions are in line with it.

• The role of the Supreme Court is to enforce laws and punish criminals.

• The role of the Supreme Court is to make laws and govern the country.

What is the difference between federal courts and state courts?

• Federal courts have jurisdiction over federal laws, treaties, and the Constitution, while state courts have jurisdiction over state laws and regulations.

• Federal courts are responsible for criminal cases, while state courts handle civil cases.

• Federal courts have limited jurisdiction, while state courts have unlimited jurisdiction.

• Federal courts have jurisdiction over state laws and regulations, while state courts have jurisdiction over federal laws, treaties, and the Constitution.

How are federal judges appointed?

• By the Supreme Court and confirmed by the President.

• By the House of Representatives and confirmed by the Senate.

• By the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.

• By the state governors and confirmed by the President.

What is the term length for federal judges?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• life

What is the role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• The role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is to enforce laws and punish criminals.

• The role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is to preside over court sessions, assign cases, and shape the court's decisions.

• The role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is to represent the executive branch and make executive decisions.

• The role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is to interpret laws and make new laws.

What is the purpose of state courts?

• The purpose of state courts is to interpret and apply state laws, resolve disputes, and administer justice within their respective states.

• The purpose of state courts is to provide social services and welfare programs.

• The purpose of state courts is to enforce federal laws and regulations.

• The purpose of state courts is to oversee international disputes and conflicts.