1 selecting Supreme Court Quiz

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

• To enforce federal laws

• To resolve disputes that arise over the meaning of federal law

• To elect federal officials

• To draft new federal legislation

How many cases per year is the Supreme Court asked to review?

• About 500-750

• About 1,000-1,500

• About 7,000

• About 10,000

On average, how many cases does the Supreme Court agree to hear each year?

• About 50-75

• About 100-150

• About 200-250

• About 300-350

What does the Supreme Court try to ensure about federal law?

• That it is complex and varied across the country

• That it is simple and not enforced

• That it is uniform and means the same thing everywhere in the country

• That it is frequently changed and updated

Which of the following is an exception to the cases the Supreme Court is required to hear?

• Federal tax law cases

• Federal environmental law cases

• Federal voting rights cases

• Federal immigration law cases

What is one of the most important powers of the Supreme Court?

• Legislative review

• Judicial review

• Executive review

• Community review

What did the Marbury v. Madison case establish?

• The Supreme Court's ability to issue advisory opinions

• The Supreme Court's power to review and nullify state laws

• The Supreme Court's authority to unanimously rule federal laws unconstitutional

• The Supreme Court's role in interpreting the constitutionality of international treaties

Can Supreme Court justices issue an opinion on any law without a case being appealed to the court?

• Yes, they can issue an opinion at any time

• Yes, but only in cases involving federal laws

• No, they must wait for a case to be appealed to the court

• No, unless it is a matter of national security

What is an advisory opinion?

• A ruling on a law that has been challenged in court

• A ruling on a law that has not yet been challenged in court

• A personal opinion of a justice on a law

• A preliminary ruling before a case is heard in court

What types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?

• Original jurisdiction only

• Appellate jurisdiction only

• Both original and appellate jurisdiction

• Neither original nor appellate jurisdiction