Question 1

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

District Court

Answer

International Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 2

How are justices appointed to the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

Answer

Appointed by the Attorney General

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Selected by the Chief Justice

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Elected by the public

Question 3

How long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

For life

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30 years

Answer

20 years

Answer

10 years

Question 4

What role does the Supreme Court play in relation to lower courts?

Accepted Answer

Review cases with broad implications

Answer

Ignore all appeals

Answer

Overturn every decision

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Never review lower court decisions

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch in relation to the other branches of government?

Accepted Answer

Act as a check on their power

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Have no influence over them

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Strengthen their power

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Ignore their actions

Question 6

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Nine

Answer

Seven

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Thirteen

Answer

Eleven

Question 7

Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Senate

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The Attorney General

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The Chief Justice

Question 8

What must happen for a justice to be appointed to the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation by the Senate

Answer

Confirmation by the Supreme Court

Answer

Selection by the Cabinet

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Approval by the House of Representatives

Question 9

For how long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

For life

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For a term of 20 years

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Until retirement age

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Until the next election

Question 10

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court in relation to the legal system?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting laws

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Repealing laws

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Enforcing laws

Answer

Creating laws

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