Judicial Branch Quiz

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Writing laws

• Amending the Constitution

Which court is the highest in the United States?

• District Court

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

• Appellate Court

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• 10 years

• Life

• 15 years

• Until age 70

What is judicial review?

• The power to overturn laws that violate the Constitution

• The process of confirming federal judges

• The right to hear appeals from lower courts

• The ability to appoint federal judges

Which case established judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Roe v. Wade

What is the role of appellate courts?

• To hear cases for the first time

• To decide whether to impeach judges

• To review decisions from lower courts

• To interpret treaties

Which of the following can the Supreme Court not do?

• Decide constitutional issues

• Pass laws

• Resolve disputes between states

• Interpret federal statutes

How are Supreme Court justices selected?

• Elected by the public

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Appointed by the Supreme Court

• Elected by Congress

What is the purpose of a dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court?

• To enforce the majority decision

• To explain why some justices disagree with the majority

• To nullify the majority opinion

• To request a retrial