Judicial Branch Review

The video tutorial by Heimler's History covers the judicial branch of the federal government, focusing on the principle of judicial review. It explains the structure of the federal court system, including the Supreme Court, courts of appeals, and district courts. The video also discusses the power of the Supreme Court, particularly its ability to rule on the constitutionality of laws through judicial review, a concept rooted in Federalist 78 and established by Marbury v. Madison. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and access additional resources.

What is the primary purpose of judicial review?

• To amend the Constitution

• To enforce laws

• To interpret the constitutionality of laws

• To create new laws

Which court is at the top of the federal court hierarchy?

• State Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

How many regional courts of appeals are there in the United States?

• 20

• 12

• 15

• 10

What is the role of the U.S. District Courts?

• To hear appeals from the Supreme Court

• To hear cases for the first time

• To create federal laws

• To oversee state courts

What is the main function of the Courts of Appeals?

• To interpret state laws

• To conduct trials with juries

• To establish new legal precedents

• To review decisions made by lower courts

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case for the first time?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

Which act established the structure and jurisdiction of the lower federal courts?

• Judicial Powers Act of 1790

• Federal Courts Act of 1801

• Constitutional Act of 1787

• Judiciary Act of 1789

What document argued for the independence of the judicial branch?

• Federalist 10

• Federalist 85

• Federalist 51

• Federalist 78

Who wrote Federalist 78?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

What case established the precedent of judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson