American History

Question 1

True or False. There are nine Supreme Court justices. A. True or B. False

Answer 1

A. True

Question 2

True or False. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. A. True or B. False

Answer 2

A. True

Question 3

True or False. There are no laws that are reserved for the state governments. A. True or B. False

Answer 3

B. False

Question 4

True or False. Congress does not have the means to “check” the Supreme Court. A. True or B. False

Answer 4

B.False

Question 5

True or False. The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is for life. A. True or B. False

Answer 5

B. False

Question 6

The __________________ nominates individuals to be Supreme Court justices, and the ______________________ approves them. A. President/Congress B. Congress/President C. Congress/Supreme Court D. President/Supreme Court.

Answer 6

D. President/Supreme Court

Question 7

One of the duties of the _____________________ is to insure that laws created by Congress are Constitutional. A. Congress B. President C. Pentagon D. Supreme Court

Answer 7

B. President

Question 8

The outcome of a Supreme Court decision is determined by a A. 1/2 vote B. majority vote C. 3/4 vote D. unanimous vote

Answer 8

D. unanimous vote

Question 9

Which of the following is not a lower court in the Federal Court system? A. US Court of Appeals B. US District Courts C. US Grand Jury Court D. US Claims Court

Answer 9

D. US Claims Court

Question 10

The means by which the Supreme Court has the authority to rule on the Constitutionality of federal and state laws is called A. appeals review B. a supreme decision C. ultimate authority D. judicial review

Answer 10

D. judicial review

Question 11

How can the Constitution be changed?

Answer 11

Either by Congress, through a joint resolution passed by a two thirds vote.

Question 12

Why is our government called a “federal government?”

Answer 12

Their is both a national government and governments of the 50 states.

Question 13

How is the power of the Supreme Court “checked” by the other two branches of government?

Answer 13

By declaring a laws unconstitutional known as judicial review.

Question 14

How does the Supreme Court check the other two branches of government?

Answer 14

The judicial branch can declare laws or presidential actions unconstitutional.

Question 15

What is the length of term for a Supreme Court Justices?

Answer 15

Every 18-years=every 2 years.