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What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the U.S.?
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.?
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.?
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.?
What is a key function of the Supreme Court in the U.S.?
Under the federal system in the United States, how many legal systems exist?
Under the federal system in the United States, how many legal systems exist?
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for determining the constitutionality of laws, presidential actions, and treaties?
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for determining the constitutionality of laws, presidential actions, and treaties?
What is the process for appointing Supreme Court justices in the U.S.?
What is the process for appointing Supreme Court justices in the U.S.?
Which type of cases does the Supreme Court hear first?
Which type of cases does the Supreme Court hear first?
What distinguishes the federal legal system in the U.S. from state legal systems?
What distinguishes the federal legal system in the U.S. from state legal systems?
Which part of the U.S. government deals with laws created by Congress and treaties with other nations?
Which part of the U.S. government deals with laws created by Congress and treaties with other nations?
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