Judicial Branch

Which article identifies the powers of the judicial branch?

• Article IV
• Article III
• Article II
• Article I

How are Supreme Court justices chosen?

• By the Vice President of the United States and confirmed by the House of Representatives.
• By a popular vote of the American people.
• By the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.
• By the Supreme Court itself.

How many justices are currently sitting on the Supreme Court?

• 7
• 11
• 5
• 9

How long can a justice serve on the Supreme Court?

• 10 years
• 20 years
• 30 years
• life

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 is appellate court?

• An appellate court is a court that hears appeals from lower courts.
• An appellate court is a court that hears initial trials.
• An appellate court is a court that handles criminal cases.
• An appellate court is a court that has the final say in legal matters.

What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• The Judiciary Act of 1789 was a law passed by the United States Congress that established the federal court system and created the position of Attorney General.
• The Judiciary Act of 1789 was a law passed by the United States Congress that abolished the federal court system.
• The Judiciary Act of 1789 was a law passed by the United States Congress that established the position of President.
• The Judiciary Act of 1789 was a law passed by the United States Congress that granted the power of judicial review to the Supreme Court.

Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice?

• Sandra Day O'Connor
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Elena Kagan
• Sonia Sotomayor

How many federal courts of appeals are there?

• 15
• 13
• 10
• 5

Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme Court?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Neil Gorsuch
• Brett Kavanaugh
• John Roberts