Judicial Branch Review

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

• Make the Laws
• Enforce the Laws
• Interpret the Laws
• Observe the Laws

What does it mean to interpret the law?

• To create laws
• To make sure that people are following the laws
• To look over the laws
• To determine what the laws mean, determine if they are fair, and determine how they relate to specific scenarios

What is the name of the court system that hears cases about state laws?

• State Court System
• Federal Court System
• International Court System
• Global Court System

What is the name of the court system that hears cases about Federal Laws, disputes between states, or the Constitution?

• State Court System
• Federal Court System
• International Court System
• Global Court System

What are the type(s) of ways that you can be an active citizen?

• Influencing the government to change the laws
• Informing Others
• Contributing to the community
• All of the above

Why do judges serve for life?

• They don't, they are elected
• To ensure that the decisions they make are fair and impartial
• So that they gain enough experience to make wise decisions
• So that they can give out life sentences to people who commit crimes

How do judges gain their position on the Supreme Court?

• They are elected by the people
• They are directly chosen by the President
• They are directly chosen by Congress
• The President nominates them, and the Senate votes on them.

What does the power of Judicial Review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• To review the policies of the court
• To make sure that other judges are following the rules
• To determine if laws are Constitutional or not
• To determine if the President and Congress are doing a good job

What court case gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review?

• Tinker vs Des Moines
• NJ vs TLO
• Marbury vs Madison
• Miranda vs. Arizona

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
• A list of the basic rights that you have as an American citizen
• All of the above