#1
Which court has the power of judicial review in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court has the power of judicial review.
#2
What is the main function of the judicial branch of the US government?
To interpret laws
ExplanationThe main function is to interpret laws.
#3
Which amendment to the US Constitution guarantees due process of law?
Fifth Amendment
ExplanationFifth Amendment guarantees due process of law.
#4
Who has the power to appoint federal judges in the United States?
The President
ExplanationThe President appoints federal judges.
#5
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court is the highest court.
#6
In which year was the Supreme Court established?
1789
ExplanationThe Supreme Court was established in 1789.
#7
What is the function of the US District Courts?
To serve as the trial courts for federal cases
ExplanationUS District Courts serve as trial courts for federal cases.
#8
In the United States, what is the term used for a written statement that expresses the reasoning behind a judicial decision?
Opinion
ExplanationOpinion is the term used for a written statement explaining a judicial decision.
#9
Which case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationMarbury v. Madison established judicial review.
#10
How does the concept of judicial review affect the balance of power in the US government?
It allows the judicial branch to check the power of the other branches
ExplanationJudicial review enables the judicial branch to check other branches' power.
#11
What is the significance of the case Plessy v. Ferguson?
It established the principle of 'separate but equal'
ExplanationPlessy v. Ferguson established 'separate but equal.'
#12
In the federal court system, how many Circuit Courts of Appeals are there?
12
ExplanationThere are 12 Circuit Courts of Appeals.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court?
Amending the Constitution
ExplanationAmending the Constitution is not a power of the Supreme Court.
#14
What is the role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
To write majority opinions
ExplanationThe Chief Justice writes majority opinions.
#15
What is the term length for a federal judge in the United States?
Life
ExplanationFederal judges serve for life.
#16
Which of the following statements about the US Court of Appeals is true?
It hears appeals from district courts
ExplanationUS Court of Appeals hears district court appeals.
#17
Which of the following is true about a dissenting opinion?
It disagrees with the majority opinion
ExplanationA dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority.
#18
What is the significance of the case Roe v. Wade?
It legalized abortion in the United States
ExplanationRoe v. Wade legalized abortion in the US.
#19
What is the purpose of an amicus curiae brief?
To provide additional information or arguments to the court
ExplanationAmicus curiae briefs offer additional information or arguments to the court.
#20
Who was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall
ExplanationThurgood Marshall was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court.
#21
Which of the following is NOT a level of the federal court system in the United States?
State Supreme Court
ExplanationState Supreme Court is not a level in the federal court system.
#22
What is the significance of the case Brown v. Board of Education?
It declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional
ExplanationBrown v. Board of Education declared school segregation unconstitutional.
#23
Which of the following is NOT a current Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (as of 2022)?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
ExplanationRuth Bader Ginsburg is not a current Associate Justice.
#24
What is the role of the Solicitor General in the US legal system?
To defend the government's interests before the Supreme Court
ExplanationThe Solicitor General defends the government's interests before the Supreme Court.
#25
Which court has the power to settle disputes between states in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court settles disputes between states.