Judicial Branch Multiple-Choice Questions

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To collect taxes

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Appeals Court

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

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What does it mean when a court says a law is unconstitutional?

• The law is too popular

• The law goes against the Constitution

What is the term for reviewing laws to decide if they are constitutional?

• Executive review

• Judicial review

• Popular review

• Legal review

Which document is the Judicial Branch responsible for upholding?

• The Bill of Rights only

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the main role of the Supreme Court?

• To create new laws

• To command the military

• To hear important cases and interpret the Constitution

• To collect federal taxes

Who nominates Supreme Court justices?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• State governors

Who confirms Supreme Court justices?

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

How long do federal judges usually serve?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 12 years

• For life, unless they resign or are removed