Judicial Branch Job Description Quiz

First Name Last Name

The Judicial Branch of government, which includes the court system and the judges, is known as...

• The legislature
• The bureaucracy
• The executive
• The judiciary

This is a standing committee in the Senate which conducts hearings during the Vacancy to Confirmation process of Federal Judicial Nominations.

• Conference Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Oversight Committee
• Subcommittee

To what purpose does the Senate Judiciary Committee serve.

• Enforces points of order among the members in the Senate.
• This committee conducts hearings prior to Senate votes on the confirmation of federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, who are nominated for the positions by the President.
• Makes sure all senate rules are followed by members of Congress and for the President.

Why are federal judgeship appointments and Supreme Court Justice appointments lifetime appointments.

• They must have the freedom to make unpopular decisions while interpreting the law and not concern themselves with trying to get reelected.
• Elections are expensive and this is a way to avoid over-spending.
• These decisions should not be left in the hands of voters.

Check all the apply - Most federal judges are drawn from the ranks of...

• Leading Attorneys
• Leagal Scholars
• Law School Proffessors
• State Court Judges
• Party Leaders

Check all the apply - When appointing a Federal Judges, the President looks for candidates who share similar views on...

• Economic Issues
• Social Issues
• Legal Issues
• Experience as a Representative, a Senator, and/or a Governor
• Interests

Which Article establishes the Supreme Court as the highest federal court in the United States?

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

Why is the Supreme Court known as the court of last resort.

• The Supreme Court only has original jurisdiction so they here cases first.
• A decision issued by the Supreme Court can be re-appealed to a lower court.
• A decision issued by the Supreme Court cannot be appealed.

The Supreme Court has _____________________ in cases of suits between states or cases involving ambassadors or public ministers.

• original jurisdiction
• judicial activism
• appellate jurisdiction
• judicial restraint