Judicial Branch
How many Justices serve on the Supreme Court
Nine
Does a bill go to the House or the Senate first?
The House
What is the main function of the Executive Branch?
To carry out and enforce laws.
Who was the President who nominated Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Bill Clinton.
Who nominates Justices?
The President
What two systems make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President.
Who was the Supreme Court Justice who was known for helping to establish judicial review?
John Marshall
What role does the Supreme Court play in lawmaking?
It evaluates the constitutionality of laws.
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
435
What is it called when the President refuses to sign a bill into law?
Veto.
Who was the Supreme Court Justice known for being the only dissenter in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson?
John Marshall Harlan.
How long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?
For life.
How many senators are there in the Senate?
100, 2 for each U.S. State.
How long is a President's term?
Who was the Supreme Court Justice known for being the second woman to serve as a justice and for her advocacy for women's rights?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?
It established judicial review.
When a bill is introduced in the House, it is placed in a wooden box. What is this box called?
The Hopper or Bill Hopper.
What is the maximum time a President can serve?
8 years, which is 2 terms.
Who was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States?
John Marshall.