Branch Basics
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Which Article of the Constitution created the Judicial Branch?
Article III
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Which case created judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the power to declare laws unconstitutional called?
Judicial Review
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
What is the title of the leader of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
Which case ended segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What is a written decision by the Court called?
Opinion
Which branch can be checked when the Judicial Branch declares a law unconstitutional?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
4th Amendment
Which group must approve Supreme Court justices?
Senate
Which case required police to read suspects their rights?
Miranda v. Arizona
What is an opinion that disagrees with the majority called?
Dissent
Who appoints federal judges?
President
Which amendment gives the right to a lawyer?
6th Amendment
In which city does the Supreme Court meet?
Washington, D.C.
Which case said students have free speech in school?
Tinker v. Des Moines
What is it called when courts follow past decisions?
Precedent
How long do federal judges serve?
Life
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
Interpret the Constitution
Which case said people must have a lawyer even if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances