5 Questions
The judicial branch of the US government comprises district courts, circuit courts, and the highest court in the nation, the Supreme Court. The highest ranking judge of the Supreme Court is the ______.
Chief Justice
When people disagree about whether a law or government action is constitutional, the job of the judicial branch is to resolve the issue by interpreting the ______.
Constitution
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction, which is the right to be the first to hear a case. It has this jurisdiction for cases involving 2 or more ______.
states
The ability federal and state courts have to determine if a law or action by the government is constitutional is known as ______.
judicial review
All Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president and must be confirmed by a simple majority in the ______.
Senate
Learn about the structure and responsibilities of the US judicial branch, including district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court. Understand the role of the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court in interpreting the constitution and resolving constitutional disputes.
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