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Judicial Branch

Authored by Emilie Parsons

Social Studies

10th Grade

Judicial Branch
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?

Article I

Article II

Article III

Article IV

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process by which federal judges are appointed?

Elected by the public

Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

Chosen by the Supreme Court

Selected by state governors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?

Judicial activism involves strict interpretation of the law, while judicial restraint involves making new laws.

Judicial activism involves judges making bold policy decisions, while judicial restraint involves judges limiting their own power.

Judicial activism is only used in criminal cases, while judicial restraint is used in civil cases.

Judicial activism is when judges refuse to hear cases, while judicial restraint is when they hear every case.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is established by Article III of the U.S. Constitution?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Military Branch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power does Article III give Congress regarding the court system?

The power to appoint judges

The power to create lower courts

The power to enforce laws

The power to veto laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Article III, what types of cases fall under judicial power?

Only criminal cases

Cases involving the Constitution, federal laws, and disputes involving states or foreign entities

Only civil cases

Only cases involving state laws

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are federal judges given lifetime tenure according to Article III?

To ensure they are always re-elected

To protect their independence from political pressure

To allow Congress to remove them easily

To increase their salaries

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