Judicial Branch Lesson

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative, Executive, and Administrative

• Judicial, Legislative, and Financial

• Executive, Judicial, and Administrative

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

• Nine

• Seven

• Six

• Ten

Who nominates the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Chief Justice

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Senate

What is the term limit for a Supreme Court justice?

• Lifetime

• Until age 70

• 20 years

• 10 years

What case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

Which case overturned the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

What must happen for the Supreme Court to act on a case?

• The President must request it

• A valid case must be brought forward

• Congress must pass a law

• The Chief Justice must decide

How does the judicial branch differ from the legislative and executive branches?

• It is part of the legislative process

• It acts independently of elections

• It is influenced by voter input

• It operates within elections

What is the primary role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?

• To evaluate the constitutionality of laws

• To manage state governments

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution created the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III