3.2.4 The US Supreme Court

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    • The US Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices
    • Match the role with the confirming body:
      Supreme Court Justices ↔️ Senate
      Other Federal Judges ↔️ No confirmation required
    • The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution.
      True
    • The Supreme Court's power of judicial review ensures the government operates within the bounds of the Constitution
    • What is the primary role of the US Supreme Court?
      Interpret the Constitution
    • How many Associate Justices are on the US Supreme Court?
      Eight
    • Other federal judges require Senate confirmation.
      False
    • What does the Supreme Court's power of judicial review ensure?
      Constitutional government operations
    • The legislative branch can make laws, which are then checked by the Supreme Court
    • How many Justices are on the US Supreme Court?
      9
    • Steps in the appointment process for Supreme Court Justices
      1️⃣ President nominates a candidate
      2️⃣ Senate reviews the nomination
      3️⃣ Senate confirms the nomination
    • The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review
    • Supreme Court Justices and other federal judges both serve life tenure.

      True
    • The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

      True
    • The US Supreme Court consists of 10 Justices.
      False
    • Steps in the appointment process for Supreme Court Justices
      1️⃣ Nominated by the President
      2️⃣ Confirmed by the Senate
      3️⃣ Serve life tenure
    • The Supreme Court's ability to make impactful decisions is a key check on the legislative and executive branches
    • Order the checks and balances between the three branches of government
      1️⃣ Legislative (Congress) makes laws
      2️⃣ Executive (President) enforces laws
      3️⃣ Judicial (Supreme Court) interprets laws
      4️⃣ Supreme Court reviews legislative and executive actions
    • What is the significance of the Supreme Court's landmark decisions?
      Impact on American law
    • Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
      True
    • What is the primary role of the Supreme Court?
      Interpret the Constitution
    • What type of tenure do Supreme Court Justices serve?
      Life tenure
    • The Supreme Court exercises the power of judicial review
    • The Supreme Court can strike down laws that violate the Constitution
    • Supreme Court Justices serve a life tenure
    • Match the landmark Supreme Court case with its significance:
      Brown v. Board of Education ↔️ Declared segregation in schools unconstitutional
      Roe v. Wade ↔️ Established a constitutional right to abortion
      District of Columbia v. Heller ↔️ Affirmed the right to possess firearms
    • The Supreme Court checks both the legislative and executive branches of government.
      True
    • The District of Columbia v. Heller case struck down a handgun ban.

      True