Judicial and Executive Branches

Number of US Supreme Court justices

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What is the job of the judicial branch?

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• to execute laws

Supreme Court nominees are chosen by the President but confirmed by the

• Congress

• House

• Senate

• President

What can an accused person do if he or she feels that the trial was not fair?

• tell the police
• make an appeal to a higher court

• make the district court start over
• Bribe the judge

How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• lifetime

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

• Appoints federal judges

• Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

• Ratifies treaties

• Impeaches and removes judges

Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?

• President

• Legislative Branch

• Parliament

• Cabinet

The Executive Branch of the United States has a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?

• convene both Houses, in case of disagreement

• carry out laws passed by Congress

• receive ambassadors and other public ministers

• give Congress and the public information during the State of the Union

Which of the following is an example of the president's role as commander in chief?

• sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions

• appointing justices to the Supreme Court

• issuing an executive order about an administrative problem

• granting a presidential pardon

Which individual is qualified to become President?

• Max is 67 years old, born in Canada, and has lived in Washington, D.C. since he was a baby

• Karen is 43 years old and was born and raised in Los Angeles

• Martha is 34 years old and was born and raised in New York City

• Samuel is 52 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has been living in the USA for 20 years