Understanding the Judicial Branch

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To execute laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

What does the Judicial Branch primarily deal with?

• Healthcare

• Education

• Taxes

• Laws

What branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Amy Coney Barrett

• John Roberts

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

Who appointed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court?

• George Bush

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Federal Court

• The Supreme Court

• The State Court

• The District Court

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What can the Supreme Court declare about laws?

• They are necessary

• They are expensive

• They are popular

• They are unconstitutional

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What term describes a law that does not follow the Constitution?

• Unconstitutional

• Unlawful

• Illegal

• Irregular

How long can a Supreme Court Justice serve?

• 4 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

• For life

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Nine

• Six