US Supreme Court and Judicial Review

Which branch of the US government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

• Legislative

Where does the Supreme Court of the United States meet?

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?

• Nine

• Thirteen

• Seven

• Eleven

Who is responsible for appointing Supreme Court justices?

• The Vice President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

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

• 11

• 10

• 12

• 13

Approximately how many cases does the Supreme Court hear each year?

• 400

• 300

• 200

• 100

What is the term for the power of the courts to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• Constitutional Amendment

• Legislative Oversight

• Executive Privilege

What is the highest law of the land in the United States?

• Federal Statutes

• Executive Orders

• State Laws

• The US Constitution

What role does the Supreme Court play in the balance of power among the branches of government?

• It interprets laws

• It enforces laws

• It creates laws

• It funds laws

Why is judicial review considered an important power of the Supreme Court?

• It allows the court to fund government programs

• It enables the court to enforce laws

• It helps maintain the balance of power

• It allows the court to create new laws