US Constitution: Judicial Branch and Federal Courts
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Which Article of the US Constitution deals with the judiciary?

  • Article I
  • Article IV
  • Article III (correct)
  • Article II

    • What is the minimum number of Supreme Court justices required to agree to hear a case?

  • 5
  • 4 (correct)
  • 6
  • 3

    • What is the term of federal judges?

  • 15 years
  • 20 years
  • Life (correct)
  • 10 years

    • What is the purpose of a writ of certiorari?

    <p>To request the Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is judicial review?

    <p>The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court established by Article III is the highest court in the US?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the presidential election of 1800 that led to a constitutional crisis?

    <p>The House of Representatives had to resolve the election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Adams, as the defeated candidate, do to try to maintain the influence of his party?

    <p>He appointed several judges to the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the election of 1800 go to the House of Representatives for resolution?

    <p>There was a tie in the Electoral College</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the chief justice during the Marbury case?

    <p>John Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do presidents typically look for when making appointments to the Supreme Court?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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