Federal Judges and Their Roles

The video explains the role of the judicial branch in resolving legal disputes and interpreting laws, particularly the Constitution. It highlights the structure of the judicial system, the independence of federal judges, and their unique role in maintaining constitutional integrity. The video also discusses historical examples, such as the civil rights era, to illustrate the impact of judicial decisions. Finally, it summarizes the key functions of the judicial branch, including reviewing laws, explaining laws, resolving disputes, and determining the constitutionality of laws.

What is one of the primary functions of the judicial branch?

• To create new laws

• To collect taxes

• To enforce laws

• To resolve legal disputes

Which types of cases do federal courts primarily handle?

• Traffic violations

• Family law cases

• Constitutional matters

• Local disputes

How do judges determine the outcome of a case?

• By assessing the constitutionality of laws

• Through a public vote

• Based on public opinion

• By personal preference

What is the unique role of judges among the federal branches?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To decide if a law is constitutional

• To decide if a law is popular

What is a key difference between federal judges and legislators?

• Federal judges enforce laws

• Federal judges create laws

• Federal judges are appointed

• Federal judges are elected

What happens if judges decide cases based on personal preferences?

• They become similar to presidents and legislators

• They maintain their independence

• They uphold the Constitution

• They become more popular

Why are federal judges appointed rather than elected?

• To ensure they are influenced by popular opinion

• To make them accountable to voters

• To maintain their independence from public pressures

• To allow them to create laws

What role did federal judges play during the civil rights era?

• They created new segregation laws

• They ignored civil rights cases

• They struck down segregation laws

• They upheld segregation laws

What is the main goal of the Framers of the Constitution regarding federal judges?

• To make them popular figures

• To ensure they are loyal to the law

• To have them create new laws

• To make them accountable to the public

What is a common criticism politicians have about federal judges?

• They are too popular

• They are too lenient

• They are unelected

• They are too strict