WorksheetsThe Judicial Branch
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
definition of overturn
Abolish, invalidate or reverse.
to defend or keep a principal of law.
to send back to another court or agency.
definition of uphold
to send back to another court of agency for further action.
to defend or keep a principal of law.
How long is the term for a federal court judge?
No fixed term
4 years
10 years
until death/retirement
what other court officials help the judges do their job?
Only Magistrates
Only U.S attorneys
Magistrates, U.S attorneys, U.S marshals
Only U.S Marshalls
What does jurisdiction mean?
an ensure an independent judiciary and to protect judges from patriotism.
the extent of the power to as the constitution requires.
How many courts in all. at least one per state?
14
84
94
92
Judicial review
one or more justices or judges which supports the reached in a case for reasons not stated in the majority.
requires a 2/3 vote of both houses of congress.
The ability of the court to declare a legislative or executive act in violation of the constitution.
What does a decision by the Supreme Court mean?
The decision is virtually final; can only be altered by the rarely used procedures.
issued by a judge or judges of the court sitting in the capacity.
supporting the courts judgment.
