#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
Which landmark case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationMarbury v. Madison established judicial review.
#6
Who was the longest-serving justice in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court?
William O. Douglas
ExplanationWilliam O. Douglas held the longest tenure.
#7
What is the name of the ceremonial mace traditionally carried into the U.S. Supreme Court chamber at the opening of sessions?
The Mace of Justice
ExplanationThe ceremonial mace is known as the Mace of Justice.
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the procedure for electing the President and Vice President?
Twelfth Amendment
ExplanationTwelfth Amendment established presidential election procedure.
#9
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
ExplanationNine justices comprise the Supreme Court.
#10
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.
#11
What is the highest court in the United States?
U.S. Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court is the highest judicial authority.
#12
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the appointment of Supreme Court justices?
Seventeenth Amendment
ExplanationThe Seventeenth Amendment addresses this.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a power of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Impeaching the President
ExplanationThe Supreme Court lacks the power of presidential impeachment.
#14
In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education?
1954
ExplanationBrown v. Board of Education was ruled in 1954.
#15
Who is responsible for interpreting laws passed by Congress?
The Supreme Court
ExplanationThe Supreme Court interprets congressional laws.
#16
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that same-sex marriage is a fundamental right under the Constitution?
Obergefell v. Hodges
ExplanationObergefell v. Hodges established same-sex marriage as a constitutional right.
#17
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.
#18
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.
#19
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.
#20
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.