Understanding the Judicial Branch

What does Article III of the Constitution guarantee?

• The right to free speech

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to vote

Who appoints members of the Judicial Branch?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Supreme Court

How many Supreme Court Justices have there been since 1869?

• Eight

• Nine

• Six

• Seven

What is required for the Supreme Court to grant certiorari?

• Four Justices must agree

• The President's approval

• A majority decision

• A unanimous decision

What is the role of the Solicitor General in Supreme Court cases?

• To appoint Justices

• To write dissenting opinions

• To present arguments on behalf of the United States

• To decide the outcome of cases

What is the term length for Supreme Court Justices?

• Four years

• Ten years

• Life tenure

• Twenty years

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

• To hold trials

• To interpret the law

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

What must a party show to bring a suit in court?

• That it has public support

• That it has financial backing

• That it has a lawyer

• That it has been harmed

What is the role of Congress in the federal judiciary?

• To determine the shape and structure

• To appoint judges

• To enforce court decisions

• To conduct trials

What protection does the Fifth Amendment provide?

• Right to vote

• Protection against double jeopardy

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech