Understanding the Judicial Branch

What is the primary function of judicial review?

• To create new laws

• To interpret and apply the law

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

How many justices currently serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

Who is the head of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Attorney General

What is the term length for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• Life tenure

Which of the following is a key difference between federal and state courts?

• Federal courts handle only criminal cases.

• State courts handle cases involving federal law.

• Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving the Constitution.

• State courts can overrule federal court decisions.

What is the role of a judge in a court case?

• To prosecute the defendant

• To defend the accused

• To ensure a fair trial and interpret the law

• To create new laws

Which court is the highest authority in the United States?

• The Court of Appeals

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Circuit Court

What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• To legislate new laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret the Constitution and federal law

• To conduct trials

Which of the following is true about state courts?

• They only handle cases involving state laws.

• They can hear cases involving federal laws.

• They have the power to overrule the Supreme Court.

• They are part of the federal judiciary.