U.S. Constitution: Judicial Branch Quiz
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What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the U.S.?

  • Explain and interpret laws (correct)
  • Create laws
  • Enforce laws
  • Amend the Constitution
  • How many justices make up the Supreme Court in the U.S.?

  • 5 justices
  • 9 justices (correct)
  • 12 justices
  • 10 justices
  • Who nominates Supreme Court justices in the U.S.?

  • The Supreme Court
  • The Senate
  • The President (correct)
  • The House of Representatives
  • What is a key function of the Supreme Court in the U.S.?

    <p>Determining constitutionality of laws and presidential actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the federal system in the United States, how many legal systems exist?

    <p>2 legal systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for determining the constitutionality of laws, presidential actions, and treaties?

    <p>Judicial branch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for appointing Supreme Court justices in the U.S.?

    <p>Nomination by the President and approval by the Senate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cases does the Supreme Court hear first?

    <p>Cases involving disputes between states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the federal legal system in the U.S. from state legal systems?

    <p>Type of laws created (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the U.S. government deals with laws created by Congress and treaties with other nations?

    <p>Legislative branch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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