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The Powers of the Judicial Branch

Description: Test your knowledge about the powers of the Judicial Branch of the United States government.
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Which of the following is NOT a power of the Judicial Branch?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To declare laws unconstitutional

  3. To enforce laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch does not have the power to enforce laws. That power belongs to the Executive Branch.

The power of the Judicial Branch to declare laws unconstitutional is known as:

  1. Judicial review

  2. Marbury v. Madison

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Supremacy Clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judicial review is the power of the Judicial Branch to declare laws unconstitutional.

The highest court in the United States is the:

  1. Supreme Court

  2. Court of Appeals

  3. District Court

  4. State Supreme Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

The number of justices on the Supreme Court is:

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 11

  4. 12


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The number of justices on the Supreme Court is 9.

The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is:

  1. Life

  2. 10 years

  3. 15 years

  4. 20 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is life.

The Judicial Branch is responsible for:

  1. Interpreting the Constitution

  2. Declaring laws unconstitutional

  3. Resolving disputes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the Constitution, declaring laws unconstitutional, and resolving disputes.

The Judicial Branch is the:

  1. Least powerful branch of government

  2. Most powerful branch of government

  3. Equal in power to the other branches of government

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch is equal in power to the other branches of government.

The Judicial Branch is headed by the:

  1. President

  2. Chief Justice

  3. Speaker of the House

  4. Senate Majority Leader


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch is headed by the Chief Justice.

The current Chief Justice of the United States is:

  1. John Roberts

  2. Clarence Thomas

  3. Stephen Breyer

  4. Samuel Alito


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The current Chief Justice of the United States is John Roberts.

The Judicial Branch is composed of:

  1. The Supreme Court

  2. The Court of Appeals

  3. The District Court

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch is composed of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and the District Court.

The Supreme Court has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution

  2. Declare laws unconstitutional

  3. Resolve disputes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution, declare laws unconstitutional, and resolve disputes.

The Court of Appeals has the power to:

  1. Review decisions of the District Court

  2. Issue writs of mandamus and prohibition

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Court of Appeals has the power to review decisions of the District Court and issue writs of mandamus and prohibition.

The District Court has the power to:

  1. Hear cases involving federal law

  2. Hear cases involving state law

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The District Court has the power to hear cases involving federal law and state law.

The Judicial Branch plays an important role in:

  1. Protecting the rights of citizens

  2. Ensuring the rule of law

  3. Maintaining the balance of power between the branches of government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch plays an important role in protecting the rights of citizens, ensuring the rule of law, and maintaining the balance of power between the branches of government.

The Judicial Branch is a vital part of the system of checks and balances in the United States government.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch is a vital part of the system of checks and balances in the United States government.

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