Judicial Branch 3: The Supreme Court

The main job of the Supreme Court is:

• To interpret the law

• To enforce the law

• To draft new laws

• To manage state policy

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 10

• 7

• 8

Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President.

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Chief Justice

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction

• in a limited number of ways

• in a large number of cases

• never

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court?

• It hears all cases presented to it.

• It has the final authority in cases involving the Constitution.

• It is composed of ten justices.

• It does not have the power to change its number of justices.

The Senate confirms or rejects the appointment of new justices.

• True

• False

Judicial review is the process by which

• courts review laws for constitutionality

• the legislature reviews judicial decisions

• the executive enforces laws

• voters elect judges

Congress can get around a Court ruling by ____.

• Passing new legislation

• Using executive orders

• Ignoring the ruling

• Requesting a public vote

True or False: The Supreme Court can rule on any law or action without it being challenged on appeal.

• True

• False