evidence rules! weigh the evidence. discuss your findings with your fellow jurist (the person...
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Evidence Rules!
• Weigh the evidence.
• Discuss your findings with your fellow jurist (the person sitting next to you).
• Make your decision.
Senator Harry Reid and the Representative John Boehner
Majority Leader of the United States Senate
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The United States Supreme Court established itself as an equal branch of government under which one of the following Chief Justices?
• A. Warren Burger
• B. John Marshall
• C. John Jay
• D. Roger Taney
The United States Supreme Court established itself as an equal branch of
government under which one of the following Chief Justices?
Answer:
• B. John Marshall
How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?
• A. 7 justices
• B. 9 justices
• C. 13 justices
• D. 20 justices
The United States Supreme Court provides a check on the legislative branch of the United States government by
• A. reviewing foreign policy established by the President.
• B. determining whether sufficient evidence exists to prosecute governors.
• C. recommending new legislation to members of Congress.
• D. determining the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.
The United States Supreme Court provides a check on the legislative
branch of the United States government by
Answer:
• D. determining the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.
The legislative branch checks the judicial branch by
• A. establishing a term limit for Supreme Court justices.
• B. nominating federal judges.
• C. impeaching justices who break the law.• D. conducting an annual review of Supreme
Court decisions.
The legislative branch checks the judicial branch by
Answer: • C. impeaching justices who break the law.
Federal court judges can be removed from office:
• A. By a special commission appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the United States, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro-Tem of the Senate
• B. By impeachment charges brought by the U. S. House of Representatives, conviction by the Senate
Federal court judges can be removed from office:
Answer:
• B. By impeachment charges brought by the U. S. House of
Representatives, conviction by the Senate
Explain how Supreme Court Justices are selected and how long they serve.
Answer:
• Justices are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. They serve for life.