#1
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?
Article III
ExplanationEstablishes the judiciary branch including the Supreme Court.
#2
Who nominates justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?
The President
ExplanationExecutive power vested in the President for nominations.
#3
What is the term length for a justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Lifetime
ExplanationJustices serve for life once appointed.
#4
Who is currently the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Roberts
ExplanationJohn Roberts serves as the current Chief Justice.
#5
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
ExplanationNine justices comprise the Supreme Court.
#6
Who was the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
ExplanationSandra Day O'Connor was the pioneering female justice.
#7
What is the highest court in the United States?
U.S. Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court is the highest judicial authority.
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the appointment of Supreme Court justices?
Seventeenth Amendment
ExplanationThe Seventeenth Amendment addresses this.
#9
What is the role of the Chief Justice in the U.S. Supreme Court?
To assign opinions when in the majority
ExplanationAssigns opinions among the majority justices.
#10
What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution to change the structure of the Supreme Court?
Two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures
ExplanationRequires congressional majority and state ratification.
#11
Which justice is known for authoring the majority opinion in the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?
John Roberts
ExplanationChief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion.
#12
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial by jury?
Sixth Amendment
ExplanationThe Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial.