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Judicial branch

Quiz by Brittany Hemric

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  • Q1
    What is the term length for a federal judge?
    Life
    5 years
    10 years
    15 years
    30s
  • Q2
    Who nominates federal judges?
    The House of Representatives
    The President
    The Senate
    The Supreme Court
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the role of the judicial branch?
    To interpret the law
    To create laws
    To oversee elections
    To enforce laws
    30s
  • Q4
    What amendment establishes the right to a fair trial?
    First Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
    Eighth Amendment
    Sixth Amendment
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a grand jury?
    To decide if there is enough evidence for a trial
    To decide guilt or innocence
    To determine sentencing
    To oversee court proceedings
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the name of the court directly below the Supreme Court?
    Circuit Court
    Superior Court
    District Court
    Court of Appeals
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the name of the principle that courts should follow precedent?
    Adjudication
    Habeas corpus
    Stare decisis
    Amicus curiae
    30s
  • Q8
    What landmark case established the principle of judicial review?
    Roe v. Wade
    Dred Scott v. Sandford
    Brown v. Board of Education
    Marbury v. Madison
    30s
  • Q9
    How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
    Seven
    Eleven
    Nine
    Five
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main function of the judicial branch?
    Amending laws
    Interpreting laws
    Making laws
    Enforcing laws
    30s
  • Q11
    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
    Neil Gorsuch
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    Clarence Thomas
    John Roberts
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the term for a written opinion explaining the Supreme Court's decision in a case?
    Verdict
    Opinion
    Sentence
    Judgment
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the process for the Supreme Court to hear a case?
    Granting certiorari
    Filing a motion
    Requesting a hearing
    Making an argument
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the term for the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional?
    Legislative veto
    Executive order
    Constitutional amendment
    Judicial review
    30s

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