Constitution Article 3 Quiz

What are the powers of the judicial branch according to Article 3 of the Constitution?

• Appointing the President

• Interpreting laws, settling disputes, and determining the constitutionality of laws and government actions

• Creating new laws

• Enforcing laws

Explain the concept of judicial review as outlined in Article 3.

• The power of the legislative branch to impeach federal judges.

• The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.

• The power of the federal courts to determine the constitutionality of laws and actions taken by the government.

• The power of the state courts to determine the constitutionality of laws and actions taken by the government.

How does the judicial branch check the powers of the other branches of government?

• Through executive orders

• By creating new laws

• By appointing new judges

• Through judicial review

What is the significance of the independence of the judicial branch as mentioned in Article 3?

• It ensures that the judicial branch can make impartial and fair decisions without interference from the other branches of government.

• It allows the judicial branch to create laws

• It ensures that the judicial branch is controlled by the legislative branch

• It gives the President the power to appoint judges

Describe the process of appointing federal judges as per Article 3.

• The President nominates a candidate, and the House of Representatives confirms the nomination by a majority vote.

• The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate confirms the nomination by a majority vote.

• The Supreme Court nominates a candidate, and the President confirms the nomination by a majority vote.

• The Vice President nominates a candidate, and the Senate confirms the nomination by a majority vote.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution?

• Interpreting the Constitution through the process of judicial review

• Advising the President on foreign policy

• Enforcing state regulations

• Creating new laws

Explain the concept of judicial activism and its impact on the Supreme Court's role.

• Judicial activism refers to when judges interpret the law in a way that advances social or political goals, often by expanding the scope of constitutional rights. This can impact the Supreme Court's role by influencing public policy and potentially overstepping the boundaries of the judiciary's power.

• Judicial activism has no impact on the Supreme Court's role and is only relevant to lower courts.

• Judicial activism is a term used to describe the process of appointing new judges to the Supreme Court.

• Judicial activism refers to when judges strictly adhere to the letter of the law without considering its impact on society.

How does the Supreme Court decide which cases to hear?

• Eenie, meenie, miny, moe

• Rock, paper, scissors

• Flipping a coin

• Granting certiorari

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's decisions on shaping public policy?

• The Supreme Court's decisions interpret the Constitution and set legal precedents.

• The Supreme Court's decisions have no impact on public policy

• The Supreme Court's decisions are only relevant to criminal cases

• The Supreme Court's decisions are easily overturned by the President

Describe the process of nominating and confirming Supreme Court justices as per the Constitution.

• The Supreme Court justices are elected by the public through a national vote.

• The President nominates a candidate, and the nominee is confirmed by the Vice President.

• The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate confirms the nominee with a majority vote.

• The President nominates a candidate, and the House of Representatives confirms the nominee with a majority vote.