The Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court is the _________________ court in the country.

• lowest

• highest

• only

What cases are tried in Federal Court?

• Cases having to do with laws of the whole country and the constitution.

• Cases that has to do with state laws.

• Every single case.

The group of people that makes up the Supreme Court are called? (pick 2 answers)

• Supreme Court Justices

• Boss

• Judges

• President

- Has the power to interpret the laws

- Declares laws unconstitutional

- Headed by the Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the job of the Judicial branch of our government? (pick 2 answers)

• carry out the laws

• interpret laws

• make sure laws are fair

• follow the laws

The job of a Supreme Court Justice is for life, what is the correct term for that?

• Lifetime appointment

• Limited appointment

Part of the President's job is to _________________ a new Supreme Court Justice if a spot is available. This is how someone can be recommended for this job.

• think about

• nominate

Once the President makes their choice, the Senate must __________________ the nominee. This is to approve something.

• confirm

• ignore

• talk to

When the Supreme Court has listened to arguments on both sides of a case, the write a________________. This is final.

• answer

• book

• decision

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15