Article III Constitution Quiz

Judicial power and jurisdiction: What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• Collect taxes

• Enforce the law

• Make new laws

• Interpret and apply the law

Judicial power and jurisdiction: What types of cases fall under the jurisdiction of the federal courts?

• Cases involving local ordinances

• Cases involving traffic violations

• Cases involving federal law, disputes between states, and cases involving citizens of different states

• Cases involving family law disputes

Judicial power and jurisdiction: What is the significance of the concept of judicial power?

• The significance of the concept of judicial power is to collect taxes and regulate commerce

• The significance of the concept of judicial power is to make laws and enforce them

• The significance of the concept of judicial power is to appoint government officials

• The significance of the concept of judicial power is that it allows the courts to ensure justice, protect individual rights, and maintain the balance of power within the government.

Supreme Court and lower courts: How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 9

• 12

• 7

Supreme Court and lower courts: What is the role of the lower courts in the federal judicial system?

• Writing and passing federal laws

• Hearing and deciding cases not within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

• Overturning Supreme Court decisions

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

Supreme Court and lower courts: What is the process for appointing federal judges?

• Nomination by the President, confirmation by the House of Representatives, and appointment by the President

• Nomination by the President, confirmation by the Supreme Court, and appointment by the President

• Nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate, and appointment by the President

• Nomination by the Senate, confirmation by the President, and appointment by the Senate

Judicial review: What is the power of judicial review and how does it impact the other branches of government?

• The power of judicial review only applies to the legislative branch

• The power of judicial review has no impact on the other branches of government

• The power of judicial review allows the judiciary to create new laws

• The power of judicial review allows the judiciary to review and potentially invalidate laws or actions of the executive and legislative branches if they are found to be unconstitutional.

Judicial review: Provide an example of a landmark Supreme Court case that demonstrates the use of judicial review.

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Citizens United v. FEC

Role of the judiciary in government: How does the judiciary act as a check on the power of the other branches of government?

• By appointing the President

• By controlling the military

• By interpreting laws and determining if they are constitutional, and by declaring laws or actions of the other branches unconstitutional.

• By creating new laws

Role of the judiciary in government: What is the significance of an independent judiciary in a democratic government?

• Ensures the protection of individual rights, checks the power of the executive and legislative branches, and upholds the rule of law.

• Serves as the head of the military

• Has the power to appoint new government officials

• Creates new laws and regulations