2.11 Fast and the Curious

Which branch of government has the power to impeach and remove federal judges?

• State Governments

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

What is the role of the Senate in the appointment of Supreme Court Justices?

• To approve presidential nominations

• To veto presidential nominations

• To appoint Justices directly

• To nominate Justices

What power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative Veto

• Judicial Review

• Executive Orders

• Presidential Pardon

How can Congress limit the resources available to the Supreme Court?

• By issuing executive orders

• By passing constitutional amendments

• By granting pardons

• By using the power of the purse

What is judicial activism?

• A proactive role in protecting individual rights

• A strict adherence to precedent

• A focus on limiting judicial power

• A method of confirming Justices

Which branch is responsible for enforcing Supreme Court decisions?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

• Legislative Branch

What can Congress do to overrule a Supreme Court decision?

• Ignore the decision

• Appoint new Justices

• Pass a law or constitutional amendment

• Issue a presidential pardon

What is the significance of the confirmation process for Supreme Court Justices?

• It allows the President to appoint Justices directly

• It allows the public to vote on Justices

• It ensures Justices are vetted and qualified

• It limits the power of the Supreme Court

What is judicial restraint?

• A proactive role in expanding rights

• Adhering to precedent and deferring to elected branches

• Ignoring Supreme Court decisions

• Issuing executive orders

How can public opinion serve as a check on the Supreme Court?

• By influencing the appointment of Justices

• By directly overruling decisions

• By leading to public criticism and pressure

• By passing executive orders