Quiz on the Judicial Branch

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch as outlined in the study guide?

• To enforce the law

• To interpret the law

• To create new laws

• To elect government officials

Which court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What article of the Constitution describes the Judicial Branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

How does the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch according to the study guide?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By impeaching and convicting judges

• By appointing new judges

What type of court case involves the court settling a disagreement between two parties?

• Criminal

• Civil

• Appeal

• Supreme Court

What term is used to describe a less serious crime?

• Felony

• Civil

• Misdemeanor

• Appeal

Which amendment provides due process protections at the national level?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

What is the purpose of an appeal in the judicial system?

• To settle disagreements between private parties

• To review the application of law and fairness of the trial

• To decide on new laws

• To prosecute a criminal

Which court's decision is always final?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• State Supreme Court

• US Supreme Court

True or False: The Supreme Court reviews laws to ensure they are constitutional before they are carried out by the Executive branch.

• True

• False