Stutzman's Judicial Branch Practice Quiz

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1.

The Judicial Branch serves as a watchdog, watching the other two branches to ensure the ideals of the founding fathers as written in the Constitution are
- A.
  
  To be loyal and uphold the President's views
- B.
  
  To protect the rights of Americans
2.

Who is the current Supreme Court Chief Justice
- A.
  
  Hilary Clinton
- B.
  
  Joe Biden
- C.
  
  John Roberts
3.

What do we call the first 10 Constitutional Amendments?
- A.
  
  The Basic Rights for all men
- B.
  
  The Bill of Rights
- C.
  
  The President's Clause
4.

What is the supreme law in America?
- A.
  
  The People's Bill of Rights
- B.
  
  The Constitution
- C.
  
  Article 3
5.

How many Justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  9
6.

What is the term of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
- A.
  
  For 10 years
- B.
  
  For life
- C.
  
  For 4 years
7.

Who was the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
- A.
  
  Hilary Clinton
- B.
  
  Sandra Day O'Connor
- C.
  
  Anita Hill
8.

Who appoints U.S. Supreme Court Justices?
- A.
  
  President
- B.
  
  Senate members
- C.
  
  House of Representatives
9.

Who approvesU.S. Supreme Court Justices?
- A.
  
  President
- B.
  
  Senate members
- C.
  
  House of Representatives
10.

What are the U.S. Supreme Court Justice qualifications?
- A.
  
  As listed in Article 2
- B.
  
  As listed in Article 1
- C.
  
  Not listed in the Constitution
11.

Which President 'packed' the U.S. Supreme Court during his term?
- A.
  
  President Obama
- B.
  
  President Roosevelt
- C.
  
  President Carter
12.

Which President selected TWO U.S. Supreme Court Justices during his term?
- A.
  
  President Obama
- B.
  
  President Roosevelt
- C.
  
  President Carter
13.

Which President selected ZERO U.S. Supreme Court Justices during his term?
- A.
  
  President Obama
- B.
  
  President Roosevelt
- C.
  
  President Carter
14.

Which U.S. Constitution Article describes the Judicial Branch?
- A.
  
  Article 1
- B.
  
  Article 2
- C.
  
  Article 3
15.

The U.S. Supreme Court meets in
- A.
  
  New York City, NY
- B.
  
  Washington D.C.
- C.
  
  Chicago, IL
16.

Which court is referred to as the 'Court of Last Resort'?
- A.
  
  IL State Supreme Court
- B.
  
  U.S. Supreme Court
- C.
  
  U.S. Court of Appeals
17.

Which important U.S. Supreme Court case changed the laws on abortion in the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Marbury vs Madison
- B.
  
  Roe vs Wade
- C.
  
  Dred Scott vs Sandford
18.

Which important U.S. Supreme Court case changed the laws on Judical Review (the power to review laws) in the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Marbury vs Madison
- B.
  
  Roe vs Wade
- C.
  
  Dred Scott vs Sandford
19.

Which important U.S. Supreme Court case decided the rights of slaves in the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Marbury vs Madison
- B.
  
  Roe vs Wade
- C.
  
  Dred Scott vs Sandford
20.

When arrested, suspects must be read their Miranda Rights which include
- A.
  
  The suspect must give their name and current address
- B.
  
  The suspect must answer all questions posed by law enforcement
- C.
  
  The suspect must remain in jail until the end of their trial
21.

When arrested, suspects must be read their Miranda Rights which include
- A.
  
  The suspect may call a friend to attend the questioning session
- B.
  
  The suspect may remain silent during the questioning session
- C.
  
  The suspect may share only the facts of the case during questioning sessions
22.

When arrested, suspects must be read their Miranda Rights which include
- A.
  
  The suspect must recommend members for their jury
- B.
  
  The suspect must be provided a lawyer by the state
- C.
  
  The suspect must be at least 18 years old to go to trial
23.

The only Constitutional Amendment to be repealed (canceled)?
- A.
  
  18th
- B.
  
  21st
- C.
  
  23rd
24.

The final authority on all laws is the
- A.
  
  District Courts
- B.
  
  Court of Appeals
- C.
  
  Supreme Court
25.

How may U.S. Supreme Court Justices be removed from office?
- A.
  
  Fired
- B.
  
  Impeached
- C.
  
  Voted out