Judicial Branch & Bill of Rights

Question 1

How many Supreme Court Justices are there? How long do they serve?

Answer 1

nine and they serve for their lifetime, unless they retire

Question 2

The power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution is known as ________?

Answer 2

Judicial review

Question 3

What famous Supreme Court case established this power?

Answer 3

Marbury Vs. Madison

Question 4

What do each of the amendments in the Bill of Rights cover?

Answer 4

1- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2- Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
3- No quartering of soldiers.
4- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
5- Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
6- Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
7- Right of trial by jury in civil cases.

8- Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
9- Other rights of the people.
10- Powers reserved to the states.