Evidence Rules!

• Weigh the evidence.

• Discuss your findings with your fellow jurist (the person sitting next to you).

• Make your decision.

Who is this person?

What is his title?

Who is this person?

What is his title?

Joe Biden

Vice President of the United States

Who is this person?

What is his title?

The Honorable John G. Roberts

Chief Justice of the United States

Who is this person?

What is her title?

The Honorable Elena Kagan

The newest Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

Who are these people?

What are their titles?

Senator Harry Reid and the Representative Nancy Pelosi

Majority Leader of the United States Senate

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

How does this cartoon reflect the balance of power in our Federal Government?

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

How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?

Answer:

• B Nine 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

Name this famous building.

Where is it located?

The United States Supreme Court Building that is located in Washington, D.C.

Explain how Supreme Court Justices are selected and how long they serve.

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.

Your Decision is Final!