Judicial Branch Quiz

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Court of Appeals

• Small Claims Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

What is the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional known as?

• Presidential pardon

• Legislative veto

• Judicial review

• Executive order

Who has the authority to appoint federal judges?

• The Secretary of State

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The President of the United States

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• For life or until retirement

• Until the next election

• 10 years

• 4 years

What is the process called when the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of a law or government action?

• Executive review

• Judicial review

• Legislative review

• Administrative review

Who must confirm the President's judicial appointments?

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The President's Cabinet

What is the minimum age requirement for a federal judge?

• 25

• 30

• 21

• 18

What is the name of the process by which a President can remove a federal judge from office?

• Retirement

• Resignation

• Impeachment

• Re-election

What is a Writ of Certiorari?

• An arrest warrant

• a Supreme Court decision

• a petition to ask the court to hear a case

• an order issued by the President.

How many justices must agree before a case can be heard by the court?

• 5

• 1

• 4

• 7