Exploring the Role and Evolution of the U.S. Supreme Court

The video provides an overview of the United States Supreme Court, covering its origin, evolution, and role in the government. It explains the appointment and confirmation process of justices, their tenure, and how the court selects and hears cases. The video also discusses the decision-making process and the challenges in implementing decisions. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What year was the Judiciary Act that organized the Supreme Court passed?

• 1801

• 1791

• 1787

• 1789

How many justices were initially on the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 4

• 6

• 10

Who was the Chief Justice that significantly increased the power and prestige of the Supreme Court?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Marshall

• John Adams

What is the term used to describe the Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Constitutional review

• Executive review

• Judicial review

• Legislative review

What is the average number of days from nomination to final Senate vote for a Supreme Court justice since 1975?

• 120 days

• 67 days

• 45 days

• 90 days

Under what condition can a Supreme Court justice be removed from office?

• At the President's discretion

• Mandatory retirement at age 75

• Impeachment and conviction by Congress

• Loss in a re-election

What is the 'Rule of Four' in the context of the Supreme Court?

• If four justices agree to hear a case, it gets scheduled for arguments

• Four new justices are appointed every four years

• A decision must have at least four justices in agreement to be valid

• Four justices must retire each decade

How does the Supreme Court primarily receive cases?

• Through direct appeal from the President

• By selecting from petitions submitted to it

• Automatically from state supreme courts

• Through a lottery system

Which case is famous for the Supreme Court's decision on racial segregation in public schools?

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka

• Roe vs. Wade

• United States vs. Nixon

What signifies a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court?

• A 9-0 vote

• A 7-2 vote

• A 5-4 vote

• An 8-1 vote