3.9 Judicial Branch

What is the primary function of the judicial branch of government?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

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Who has the power to appoint federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

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Which of the following is a process that the judicial branch uses to check the powers of the other branches?

• Judicial review

• Veto power

• Impeachment

• Legislative override

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What is the role of appellate courts in the judicial system?

• To conduct trials

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

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Which of the following cases would most likely be heard by the Supreme Court?

• A lawsuit involving parties from the same state

• A dispute between two states

• A local burglary case

• A small claims case

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What is the process called when the Supreme Court decides to hear a case?

• Writ of certiorari

• Habeas corpus

• Amicus curiae

• Stare decisis

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Which branch of government has the power to confirm federal judges?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governments

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What is the primary role of a district court?

• To hear appeals

• To conduct trials

• To interpret the Constitution

• To create laws

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Which of the following is a check on the judicial branch by the legislative branch?

• Vetoing judicial decisions

• Impeaching judges

• Appointing judges

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

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What is the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

• It established the power of judicial review

• It ended segregation in schools

• It established the right to free speech

• It allowed for the direct election of senators

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