Judicial Branch ReTest

What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

Which court is the highest in the United States?

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Appeals Court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 9

• 11

What is a key power of the Supreme Court?

• Vetoing laws

• Judicial review

• Enforcing laws

Who appoints Supreme Court justices?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Life

What does it mean when a court has 'jurisdiction'?

• It can hear cases

• It can enforce laws

• It can appoint judges

What type of cases does the Supreme Court usually hear?

• Civil cases

• Constitutional cases

• Traffic cases

What is the role of a judge in a court?

• To oversee court proceedings

• To represent the government

• To serve as a jury

What is an example of a federal court case?

• Shoplifting from Walmart

• Breaking into a house

• Tampering with an election