Judicial Branch Functions and Roles

In this video, host Michelle Anderson engages in a conversation with Judge Patrice Moore about the judicial branch of the United States government. They discuss its role in interpreting laws, its independence from political and financial influences, and the system of checks and balances. Judge Moore also shares her personal journey and motivation for pursuing a career in law, emphasizing the importance of protecting constitutional rights.

Who is the host of the 'Constitutional Conversations' video?

• Judge Patrice Moore

• Michelle Anderson

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• John Roberts

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To amend the Constitution

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

Why did the framers of the Constitution make the judicial branch independent?

• To allow judges to be influenced by politics

• To ensure judges are not swayed by money or politics

• To allow judges to create laws

• To make judges accountable to the public

What is the significance of life tenure for Supreme Court members?

• It makes them accountable to the President

• It ensures they are not influenced by external pressures

• It allows them to retire early

• It allows them to make laws

What system ensures that the judicial branch does not overstep its powers?

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

What is the judicial branch NOT responsible for?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Ensuring laws are constitutional

• Reviewing legal cases

What is the role of the judicial branch in the system of checks and balances?

• To amend the Constitution

• To create laws

• To interpret and ensure laws are constitutional

• To enforce laws

At what age did Judge Moore decide to pursue a career in law?

• In college

• In high school

• In seventh grade

• After graduation

What motivated Judge Moore to become a lawyer?

• To work in politics

• To represent those arrested and protect constitutional rights

• To write new laws

• To become wealthy

What is one of the main goals Judge Moore had as a lawyer?

• To find clients not guilty

• To become a Supreme Court Justice

• To change the Constitution

• To ensure the legal system functions as intended