Unit 3 - The Judicial Branch Review Assessment

What requirements does the Constitution list for federal judge eligibility?

• Must be a lawyer

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be at least 35 years old

• None

What is the term of office for federal judges?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• Life

• Until age 70

How can federal judges be removed from office?

• By election

• By retirement, death, or impeachment with conviction

• By a vote of no confidence

• By a presidential order

Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President

How is a Supreme Court Justice confirmed?

• By a unanimous vote in the Senate

• By a simple majority vote in the Senate

• By a vote in the House of Representatives

• By the President's approval

What is the role of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the selection of Supreme Court Justices?

• They appoint the Justices

• They hold hearings to question the nominee

• They vote on the final approval

• They have no role

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor

• Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.

• Associate Justice Elena Kagan

• Associate Justice Clarence Thomas

What is considered the main power of the Supreme Court today?

• Legislative oversight

• Judicial review

• Executive orders

• Budget approval

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What do advocates of judicial restraint believe regarding the role of the Court?

• The Court should actively overturn laws.

• The Court should avoid overturning laws created by democratically elected institutions.

• The Court should always follow public opinion.

• The Court should focus on international law.