Judicial Branch Review

Judicial Branch Review

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video, presented by the Citizen Genius Project, explores the judicial branch of the U.S. government, focusing on its structure and functions. It covers the roles of the Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and district courts, explaining their jurisdictions and processes. The video also discusses judicial review, a power established by the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison, allowing courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and actions. A case study of a man convicted of destroying mailboxes illustrates the court system's workings, from district court to the Supreme Court.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

To amend the Constitution

To create laws

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are federal judges selected?

Elected by the public

Chosen by Congress

Appointed by the Supreme Court

Nominated by the President and approved by the Senate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of jurisdiction do federal district courts have?

Appellate jurisdiction

Original jurisdiction

Exclusive jurisdiction

Concurrent jurisdiction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals are there?

13

12

11

10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can an appellate court do if it reviews a case?

Only affirm the decision

Only remand the case

Only reverse the decision

Affirm, reverse, or remand the case

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

6

8

9

10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is judicial review?

The process of reviewing state laws

The power to examine laws and executive actions for constitutionality

The ability to create new laws

The process of appointing judges

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