The United States Supreme Court and Judicial Processes Quiz

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#1

How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?

7
9
11
13
#2

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court?

Judicial Review
Interpreting laws and the Constitution
Creating new laws
Hearing cases involving ambassadors and public ministers
#3

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#4

Which constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote?

Seventh Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
#5

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court of the United States?

Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws and the Constitution
Creating new laws
Overseeing state court decisions
#6

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court as of 2024?

John Roberts
Elena Kagan
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
#7

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

Lifetime appointment
10 years
15 years
20 years
#8

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#9

What is the process for appointing a Supreme Court justice?

Election by the public
Nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate
Appointment by the Speaker of the House
Appointment by the Chief Justice
#10

Who was the first woman appointed as a Justice to the United States Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O'Connor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
#11

Which landmark case established the principle of judicial review?

Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
#12

What is the role of the Chief Justice within the Supreme Court?

Presiding over impeachment trials
Writing dissenting opinions
Leading the executive branch
Appointing lower court judges
#13

In a Supreme Court case, what is the role of an amicus curiae brief?

Presenting the case for the petitioner
Providing information or arguments to assist the court's decision
Serving as the prosecutor
Defending the respondent
#14

What is the significance of the case 'Miranda v. Arizona'?

Established the right to bear arms
Established the Miranda rights for individuals in police custody
Ruled on affirmative action in education
Dealt with freedom of speech for students
#15

What is the process of granting certiorari by the Supreme Court?

A majority vote by the House of Representatives
A presidential executive order
A decision by the Chief Justice alone
Agreement by four or more justices to hear a case

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