Understanding the Supreme Court and Its Impact

What is the primary role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

• Legislative

How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

• Thirteen

Who nominates the justices to the Supreme Court?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

What is the Senate's role in the Supreme Court justice nomination process?

• To review and confirm nominations

• To veto nominations

• To nominate justices

• To appoint justices

In the early history of the U.S., who were the primary beneficiaries of the Constitution?

• Children

• Women

• White men with property

• All citizens

What rights are frequently upheld by the courts for students?

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

• Right to privacy

• Right to vote

What was the symbolic meaning of the black armbands worn by students in Des Moines?

• Protest against school policies

• Support for the Vietnam War

• Mourning for the dead

• Celebration of peace

What was the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines case?

• The case was postponed

• Students won the right to free speech

• The case was dismissed

• Students lost the case

What lesson did the Tinker v. Des Moines case teach about democracy?

• Democracy is a spectator sport

• Only adults can participate in democracy

• Democracy requires active involvement

• Democracy is self-sustaining