Exploring the U.S. Judicial Branch and Its Powers

The video explains the three branches of the U.S. government, focusing on the judicial branch and the Supreme Court. It covers the structure, appointment, and powers of the Supreme Court, including the concept of judicial review established by Marbury v. Madison. The video also discusses the impact of Supreme Court decisions, using Brown v. Board of Education as an example of overturning precedent.

What are the three branches of government in the United States?

• Legislative, Judicial, and Administrative

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, and Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, and Administrative

Which branch of government is responsible for ruling on matters related to the law and the Constitution?

• Judicial

• Administrative

• Legislative

• Executive

How many justices were in the first version of the Supreme Court?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Nine

Who nominates the members of the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

What is the term limit for Supreme Court justices?

• 30 years

• No term limit

• 20 years

• 10 years

Which section of the Constitution identifies the Supreme Court as a third branch of government?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

What Supreme Court case established the court's responsibility to interpret the constitutionality of laws?

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Roe vs. Wade

Which Supreme Court case ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Roe vs. Wade

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

What principle requires all other courts to follow the Supreme Court's rulings?

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Mandate

• Stare Decisis

• Precedent

How does the judicial branch differ from the legislative and executive branches in terms of elections?

• It operates outside of elections

• It operates within elections

• It is fully elected

• It is partially elected