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Quizizz_Course E15

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main duty of the Judicial Branch is to:

a)

make laws

b)

enforce laws

c)

apply the laws to legal cases

2.

How long is a Supreme Court Justice's term?

a)

5 years

b)

10 years

c)

life (during good behavior)

3.

Who appoints a Supreme Court Justice?

a)

a Senator

b)

a Representative

c)

the President

4.

Trials for federal crimes are held:

a)

in Washington, D.C.

b)

in the state where the crime was committed

c)

any state within a 200 mile radius of the crime scene

5.

The final ruling with regard to constitutionality is reserved for:

a)

International Court

b)

US Supreme Court

c)

Court of Public Opinion

6.

The Chief Justice is:

a)

the leader of the Supreme Court

b)

the justice with the most seniority

c)

the oldest justice

7.

The Constitution specifies that the number of Supreme Court justices shall be:

a)

7

b)

9

c)

determined by Congress

8.

The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures is the main purpose of which amendment?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

9.

The court that has the authority to hear and decide a case for the first time has:

a)

primary jurisdiction

b)

original jurisdiction

c)

supreme jurisdiction

10.

Limits on police and court proceedings, to ensure fairness and justice for someone accused of a crime is:

a)

due process

b)

ex post facto

c)

ways and means