Judicial Branch

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Circuit Court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice?

• 9

• 10

• 12

• 15

Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The Speaker of the House

Who has the power to confirm or not confirm federal judges?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The Speaker of the House

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is the term used to describe the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to review the decisions of a lower court?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court?

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To issue executive orders

• To interpret the Constitution

• To resolve disputes between states

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Life

• 15 years

What is required for the Supreme Court to reach a decision?

• A simple majority vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• A unanimous vote

• A three-quarters majority vote