Exploring the Judicial Branch: Structure and Functions

What is the main focus of Standard 3.9?

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

• The judicial branch

• The electoral process

Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• 12 years

• 4 years

• Life

• 8 years

What is the purpose of judicial review?

• To create new laws

• To review the constitutionality of laws

• To amend the Constitution

• To enforce laws

Where do trials occur at the federal level?

• State courts

• Supreme Court

• District courts

• Circuit courts

What is the main focus of appellate courts?

• Reviewing legal arguments

• Enforcing laws

• Presenting new evidence

• Conducting trials

What types of cases do state courts handle?

• Only criminal cases

• Only federal law cases

• A wide range of cases including criminal, civil, family, and probate matters

• Only civil cases

From where do federal courts derive their powers and jurisdiction?

• Local laws

• State constitutions

• International treaties

• The U.S. Constitution

What is a writ of certiorari?

• A directive issued by a lower court

• A type of court order

• A legal order issued by the Supreme Court to review a case from a lower court

• A decision made by a court without a full trial

What is a summary judgment?

• A directive issued by a court

• A decision made by a court without a full trial

• A legal order issued by the Supreme Court

• A decision made by a jury