Judicial Branch

The Judaical Branch has the the power to determine if an action or law is unconstitutional what is this power?

• Judicial review
• Executive veto
• Legislative review
• Judicial oversight

How do most cases reach the Supreme court?

• By how much media attention it gets

• By winning a lottery
• Through the process of appeal from lower courts
• By submitting a petition online

How long can a justice serve on the Supreme Court?

• For life

• 10 years
• Until the age of 75
• For life, but with good behavior

How many members are on the Supreme Court?

• 5
• 12
• 9
• 7

What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

• Interpreting the Constitution and ensuring laws comply with it
• Advising the President
• Enforcing existing laws
• Creating new laws

A dual court system means that we have BOTH federal and state courts.

• True

• False

Who appoints nominees to the supreme court?

• The Speaker of the House
• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• The Senate Majority Leader
• The President of the United States

What is a Writ of Certiorari?

• A legal document used to establish a power of attorney
• A document used to transfer ownership of real property
• A legal order issued by a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.
• A type of arrest warrant issued by a judge

From the result of Schenck V. US when can the freedom of speech be overruled?

• When it is offensive to certain individuals
• When it is critical of the government
• When it is expressed through art or music
• When it presents a clear and present danger to the public or government interests.

What case overturned Betts v. Brady and allowed everyone to have an attorney for all criminal cases?

• Miller v. Williams
• Smith v. Jones
• Gideon v. Wainwright
• Brown v. Johnson