Judicial Branch Quiz

What is the term of office for justices or judges on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 6 years

• 10 years

• Life

• 4 years

How are Supreme Court justices and all U.S. judges appointed?

• Elected by the public

• Appointed by the president and approved by the Senate

• Appointed by the Supreme Court

• Appointed by the House of Representatives

What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Amend the Constitution

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

What type of cases does the Supreme Court select to hear?

• Cases with open questions regarding the Constitution or its amendments

• Criminal cases only

• Civil cases only

• Cases with no legal disputes

What is one of the powers of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Declare war

• Make decisions on legal disputes between states

• Make laws

• Review decisions made by the president

What is the main difference in the requirements for the Supreme Court compared to Congress and the president?

• Supreme Court justices are appointed by the Supreme Court

• Supreme Court justices are elected by the public

• Supreme Court justices are appointed by the House of Representatives

• Supreme Court justices are nominated by the president and approved by the Senate

What is the highest court in the United States?

• 3rd Judicial Circuit
• Supreme Court
• Court of Public Opinion
• 8th Judicial Circuit

The Article that establishes the Supreme Court:

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is the power of judicial review?

• To decide if laws agree with the Constitution

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

Who appoints the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Senate

• Congress