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