WorksheetsJudicial Branch
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court
The District Court
The Circuit Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice?
9
10
12
15
Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court?
The President
The Vice President
The Senate
The Speaker of the House
Who has the power to confirm or not confirm federal judges?
The President
The Vice President
The Senate
The Speaker of the House
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
What is the term used to describe the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time?
Appellate jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Exclusive jurisdiction
Concurrent jurisdiction
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to review the decisions of a lower court?
Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Exclusive jurisdiction
Concurrent jurisdiction
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court?
To declare laws unconstitutional
To issue executive orders
To interpret the Constitution
To resolve disputes between states
How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
4 years
10 years
Life
15 years
What is required for the Supreme Court to reach a decision?
A simple majority vote
A two-thirds majority vote
A unanimous vote
A three-quarters majority vote
What is the name of the current Chief Justice of the United States (as of 2023)?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
Brett Kavanaugh
What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To create laws
To advise the President
What happens if the Supreme Court finds a law unconstitutional?
The law is sent back to Congress for revision.
The law is automatically repealed.
The law remains in effect until a new law is passed.
The law is nullified and cannot be enforced.
Which statement best describes the concept of Judicial Review?
The power to declare Executive Orders and/or laws unconstitutional.
True or False: The Supreme Court must hear every case that is appealed to them each year.
True
False
