Supreme Court
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
What case gave students the right to wear armbands in school as a form of free speech?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial branch
What is a law?
A rule made by the government
Who can veto laws passed by Congress?
The president
What document gives the Supreme Court its power?
The U.S. Constitution
What case ruled that police must inform people of their rights when they are arrested?
Miranda v. Arizona
Which power lets courts settle disagreements?
The power to resolve disputes
What is a bill?
A proposed law
What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill?
Override the veto
What is the power called when the Supreme Court can declare laws?
Judicial Review
Which case ruled that evidence taken illegally by police cannot be used in court?
Mapp v. Ohio
What power lets courts check if laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial review
What is a veto?
When the president rejects a bill
What can the Supreme Court do to a law that violates the Constitution?
Declare it unconstitutional
Which 1954 Supreme Court case ended racial segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What case ruled that people have the right to a lawyer even if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
What court can review lower court decisions?
Appellate court
What is amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
Who approves presidential appointments like judges?
The Senate
How many justices must agree to hear a case for it to go to the Supreme Court?
4
What case established that the Supreme Court has the final say on interpreting the Constitution?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the power to hear cases about federal laws or the Constitution called?
Federal jurisdiction
What is precedent?
A court decision used as a guide for future cases
Who has the power to impeach and remove federal officials?
Congress