Understanding the Supreme Court

Understanding the Supreme Court

9th Grade

8 Qs

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Understanding the Supreme Court

Understanding the Supreme Court

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many justices make up the U.S. Supreme Court?

Seven

Nine

Eleven

Thirteen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the President in the Supreme Court justice selection process?

To confirm the nominee

To nominate a candidate

To conduct hearings

To vote in the Senate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which body is responsible for confirming a Supreme Court nominee?

The House of Representatives

The Department of Justice

The Senate

The Supreme Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of Senate votes required to confirm a Supreme Court nominee?

51

60

67

100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who breaks a tie in the Senate confirmation vote for a Supreme Court nominee?

The President

The Chief Justice

The Vice President

The Speaker of the House

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how long do Supreme Court justices serve?

4 years

10 years

For life, or until they choose to retire

Until age 70

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for lifetime appointments of Supreme Court justices?

To promote political agendas.
To limit the power of the executive branch.
To ensure justices are elected by the public.
To ensure judicial independence.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process must a Supreme Court nominee go through after being chosen by the President?

The nominee must be approved by the House of Representatives.
The nominee must be elected by the public.
The nominee must undergo a background check by the FBI.

Public hearings, committee vote, and Senate floor vote