Supreme Court
Vocabulary
Justices
Landmark Court Cases
Other
100
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
Nine
100
Jurisdiction
The authority to hear and try a case
100
Federal judges are chosen by whom?
The President and the Senate
100
This court case declared that "Separate is Equal?"
Plessey vs Ferguson
100
What happens to a law that is deemed unconstitutional?
It is nullified (cancelled).
200
The Supreme Court has final authority over cases dealing with what?
Consitution
200
Appellate Courts
The court system that reviews the decisions made in the lower courts
200
Why are there nine Supreme Court Justices?
In case of a tie
200
This court case declared that "separate was not equal"
Brown vs Board of Education
200
This article of the Constitution established the national Supreme Court.
Article III
300
What is the name of the head justice on the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
300
*Daily Double!!!* How is the Supreme Court limited?
Limited because it cannot enforce it's own rulings
300
Who begins the justice selection process?
The President
300
This court case requires the court to provide a lawyer if they cannot afford one
Gideon vs Wainwright
300
Who enforces Supreme Court decisions?
The President
400
How many justices does it take to get a case on the docket?
Four justices
400
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Federal and state courts having jurisdiction
400
How many associate justices are there?
8
400
This court case required police officers to inform the accused of their rights when arrested.
Miranda vs. Arizona
400
What is written on the Supreme Court building in Washington?
"Equal Justice Under the Law"
500
What are the requirements to be a Supreme Court Justice?
There are none!
500
Judicial Review
The ability of the Supreme Court to review the Constitutionality of a law.
500
Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice?
Sandra Day O'Connor
500
This court case established judicial review
Marbury vs. Madison
500
How long do federal judges serve for?
Life
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