Article 3 Judicial Branch

What is the highest court in the United States?

• County Court

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• John Roberts

• Antonin Scalia

• Sonia Sotomayor

Currently how many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 12

What is judicial review and why is it important?

• Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate laws or actions of the government that are found to be unconstitutional.

• Judicial review is the power of the president to veto laws

• Judicial review is the process of reviewing judicial decisions by the legislative branch

• Judicial review is the authority of the executive branch to interpret the constitution

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the federal government?

• Interpreting the Constitution and federal laws

• Advising the President

• Enforcing state regulations

• Creating new laws

How are federal judges appointed and how long is their term?

• Chosen by the State Governors and their term is for 8 years

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and their term is for life

• Elected by the House of Representatives and their term is for 4 years

• Appointed by the Supreme Court and their term is for 10 years

What is the jurisdiction of federal courts?

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

• Disputes between cities

• Cases involving only state law

• Cases involving citizens of the same state

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison in the history of the Supreme Court?

• It established the principle of legislative review

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court

• It had no impact on the history of the Supreme Court

• It established the principle of judicial review

Explain the concept of checks and balances as it relates to the judicial branch.

• The judicial branch has no authority over the other branches of government

• The judicial branch has the power to create laws

• The judicial branch is not involved in interpreting the Constitution

• The judicial branch ensures that the other branches of government do not exceed their constitutional authority through the process of judicial review.

What is the process for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court?

• Sending a letter to the President

• Holding a public referendum

• Filing a petition for a writ of certiorari

• Asking the Attorney General for permission