Exploring the Role and Evolution of the U.S. Supreme Court

Exploring the Role and Evolution of the U.S. Supreme Court

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video provides an overview of the United States Supreme Court, covering its origin, evolution, and role in the government. It explains the appointment and confirmation process of justices, their tenure, and how the court selects and hears cases. The video also discusses the decision-making process and the challenges in implementing decisions. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the Judiciary Act that organized the Supreme Court passed?

1801

1791

1787

1789

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many justices were initially on the Supreme Court?

9

4

6

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Chief Justice that significantly increased the power and prestige of the Supreme Court?

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Marshall

John Adams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional?

Constitutional review

Executive review

Judicial review

Legislative review

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average number of days from nomination to final Senate vote for a Supreme Court justice since 1975?

120 days

67 days

45 days

90 days

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what condition can a Supreme Court justice be removed from office?

At the President's discretion

Mandatory retirement at age 75

Impeachment and conviction by Congress

Loss in a re-election

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'Rule of Four' in the context of the Supreme Court?

If four justices agree to hear a case, it gets scheduled for arguments

Four new justices are appointed every four years

A decision must have at least four justices in agreement to be valid

Four justices must retire each decade

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