The Role of the Supreme Court

The video tutorial explains the role of Supreme Court justices in determining the constitutionality of laws, highlighting their power of judicial review and their role in checks and balances. It describes the process of becoming a Supreme Court justice, including the nomination and confirmation process, using the example of Neil Gorsuch's nomination. The tutorial concludes with an interactive quiz to test viewers' knowledge of the Supreme Court's functions and processes.

What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court justices?

• To assist Congress in creating new laws

• To determine if laws are constitutional

• None of the above

• To rewrite laws

What is the term used for the Supreme Court's power to interpret laws?

• Judicial investigation

• Judicial independence

• Formal hearing

• Judicial review

How many justices are typically on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Who nominates a new justice to the Supreme Court?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The President

• The Senate Minority Leader

Which justice was nominated to fill the vacancy left by Justice Scalia?

• Neil Gorsuch

• Anthony Kennedy

• Clarence Thomas

• John Roberts