The Structure and Function of the U.S. Judicial Branch

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 judicial process from district to Supreme Court. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution describes the judicial branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 4

• Article 3

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• To create laws

• To amend laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

How many federal district courts are there in the United States?

• 150

• 100

• 94

• 50

What type of jurisdiction do district courts have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

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

• 12

• 11

• 10

• 13

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

• Only remand the decision

• Only reverse the decision

• Only affirm the decision

• Affirm, reverse, or remand the decision

How many justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 10

• 9

• 8

What is judicial review?

• The power to amend the Constitution

• The power to create laws

• The power to enforce laws

• The power to examine laws and executive actions for constitutionality

Which case established the power of judicial review?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

What is the final court of appeal in the United States?

• Federal District Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• State Supreme Court

• U.S. Supreme Court