5th test

Question 1

What article explains the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch?

Answer 1

III (It sets up the judicial branch of the government, giving power to the Supreme Court and allowing Congress to create lower courts.)

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

Answer 2

Interpret laws

Question 3

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

Answer 3

Supreme

Question 4

Who can create new courts?

Answer 4

Congress

Question 5

What did the Marbury v Madison court case create?

Answer 5

Judicial Review

Question 6

How does someone become a federal judge?

Answer 6

Appointed by the President and Approved by the Senate

Question 7

What is the term length for the Supreme Court?

Answer 7

Life

Question 8

What types of cases can the Supreme Court hear?

Answer 8

State vs State and Constitutional rights cases

Question 9

How can the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?

Answer 9

Impeachment and confirmation of judicial appointments

Question 10

Who is the head of the Supreme Court?

Answer 10

Chief Justice