
Judicial branch
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- Q1What is the term length for a federal judge?Life5 years10 years15 years30s
- Q2Who nominates federal judges?The House of RepresentativesThe PresidentThe SenateThe Supreme Court30s
- Q3What is the role of the judicial branch?To interpret the lawTo create lawsTo oversee electionsTo enforce laws30s
- Q4What amendment establishes the right to a fair trial?First AmendmentFifth AmendmentEighth AmendmentSixth Amendment30s
- Q5What is the purpose of a grand jury?To decide if there is enough evidence for a trialTo decide guilt or innocenceTo determine sentencingTo oversee court proceedings30s
- Q6What is the name of the court directly below the Supreme Court?Circuit CourtSuperior CourtDistrict CourtCourt of Appeals30s
- Q7What is the name of the principle that courts should follow precedent?AdjudicationHabeas corpusStare decisisAmicus curiae30s
- Q8What landmark case established the principle of judicial review?Roe v. WadeDred Scott v. SandfordBrown v. Board of EducationMarbury v. Madison30s
- Q9How many justices are on the Supreme Court?SevenElevenNineFive30s
- Q10What is the main function of the judicial branch?Amending lawsInterpreting lawsMaking lawsEnforcing laws30s
- Q11Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?Neil GorsuchRuth Bader GinsburgClarence ThomasJohn Roberts30s
- Q12What is the term for a written opinion explaining the Supreme Court's decision in a case?VerdictOpinionSentenceJudgment30s
- Q13What is the process for the Supreme Court to hear a case?Granting certiorariFiling a motionRequesting a hearingMaking an argument30s
- Q14What is the term for the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional?Legislative vetoExecutive orderConstitutional amendmentJudicial review30s