Judicial Branch (Open Note) Quiz

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• To write laws
• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To approve treaties

The power of judicial review allows the Judicial Branch to:

• Create laws
• Interpret actions of government as constitutional or unconstitutional
• Enforce federal regulations
• Approve presidential appointments

Which of the following is NOT part of the judicial branch?

• The Supreme Court
• The Department of Justice
• Federal Court of Appeals
• Federal District Courts

What is considered the highest court in the United States, or the "court of last resort?"

• The Supreme Court
• The Presidential Court
• Federal Court of Appeals
• The Congressional Court

How many justices serve on the current Supreme Court?

• 5
• 9
• 11
• 13

How long is a term for a Supreme Court justice?

• For life
• 20 years
• Until retirement age
• 6 years

Who has the authority to nominate federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?

• Congress
• The President
• State Governors
• The Chief Justice

How does a case reach the Supreme Court?

• By a majority vote in Congress
• Through appeals and a writ of certiorari
• By executive order of the President
• By a petition from the attorney general

The Supreme Court typically hears cases involving:

• State laws
• Conflicts between 2 foreign countries
• Federal laws and the Constitution
• Child Custody Battles

What article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch?

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4