Judicial Branch Quiz

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

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• Life

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

• By the President and approved by the Senate

• By the Senate

• By the House of Representatives

• By the Supreme Court itself

How many members were in the first U.S. Supreme Court?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 8

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

• To interpret laws

• To review laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution maintain?

• Freedom of speech

• Separation of church and state

• Separation of powers

• Right to bear arms

How many levels does the U.S. court system currently have?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the main duty of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding executive actions?

• To review them

• To interpret them

• To make them

• To enforce them

What is one of the powers of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding legal disputes between states?

• To make laws for the states

• To make decisions on legal disputes between states

• To enforce laws in the states

• To interpret laws for the states

How are Supreme Court justices selected?

• By the Senate and approved by the President

• By the President and approved by the Senate

• By the President and approved by the House of Representatives

• By popular vote

What is the only exception for federal judges to have life terms?

• Death

• Resignation

• Retirement

• Impeachment based on wrongdoing