Judicial Branch Quiz

Ready to time travel back to 1789? Let's see if you can crack this: What monumental establishment did the Judiciary Act of 1789 bring to life?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Federal Reserve System

🎩✨ In the magical world of U.S. history, which superpower did Marbury vs. Madison enchant the Supreme Court with?

• The power to elect the President 🇺🇸

• The power to declare war ⚔️

• The power of judicial review 🔍

• The power to impose taxes 💰

What does judicial review allow the courts to do?

• To review and approve the appointment of judges

• To review the constitutionality of laws or governmental actions

• To review and overturn jury decisions

• To review and change state laws

What happens if a court finds a law or action unconstitutional?

• The law is immediately enforced

• The law is sent to Congress for revision

• The law is upheld

• The law is declared unconstitutional and invalidated

How many Supreme Courts are there in the country?

• 1

• 2

• 12

• 50

Can you guess how many courts of appeals are bustling with legal action across the country?

• 10

• 13

• 50

• 94

Ready to test your knowledge on the U.S. judicial system? Can you guess how many federal district courts are scattered across the country?

• 13

• 50

• 94

• 100

Ready to test your knowledge? What is the U.S. Supreme Court famously known as?

• The intermediate appellate court

• The highest court in the land

• The federal trial court

• The state supreme court

Ready to test your knowledge on the U.S. Supreme Court? How many Associate Judges are there, making justice happen alongside the Chief Justice?

• 6

• 8

• 9

• 12

Who has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? Think carefully, it's a big responsibility!

• The Senate

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House