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 John Boehner
Majority Leader of the
United States Senate
Speaker of the United
States House of
Representatives
The United States Supreme Court
established itself as an equal branch
of government under which one of
the following Chief Justices?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Warren Burger
John Marshall
John Jay
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?
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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!