Functions and Structure of the U.S. Supreme Court Quiz
Test your knowledge on the structure, powers, and history of the U.S. Supreme Court with these judicial studies quiz questions.
#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2
Who nominates justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
#3
What is the term length for a justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Lifetime
20 years
15 years
10 years
#4
Who is currently the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Neil Gorsuch
Brett Kavanaugh
#5
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
#6
Who was the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Sandra Day O'Connor
Elena Kagan
#7
What is the highest court in the United States?
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the appointment of Supreme Court justices?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment
#9
What is the role of the Chief Justice in the U.S. Supreme Court?
To preside over impeachment trials
To oversee the lower federal courts
To assign opinions when in the majority
To serve as the head of the Department of Justice
#10
What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution to change the structure of the Supreme Court?
Simple majority vote in both houses of Congress
Two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures
Executive order by the President
Approval by a majority of the Supreme Court justices
#11
Which justice is known for authoring the majority opinion in the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?
John Roberts
Anthony Kennedy
Clarence Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
#12
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial by jury?
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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