#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
Which case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationMarbury v. Madison established judicial review.
#8
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.
#9
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.'
#10
In the federal court system, how many Circuit Courts of Appeals are there?
12
ExplanationThere are 12 Circuit Courts of Appeals.
#11
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.
#12
What is the role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
To write majority opinions
ExplanationThe Chief Justice writes majority opinions.
#13
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.
#14
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.
#15
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.
#16
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.
#17
Which court has the power to settle disputes between states in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court settles disputes between states.