Understanding the Judicial Branch
This worksheet explores the structure, functions, and impact of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government, suitable for Grade 11 social studies.
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Understanding the Judicial Branch
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the U.S. Judicial Branch.
1. What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court?
To propose new legislation
To enforce federal laws
To interpret the Constitution and federal laws
To appoint federal judges
2. The concept of 'judicial review' was established in which landmark Supreme Court case?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
3. Federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, serve for upon good behavior.
4. The is the highest court in the United States.
5. A dissenting opinion is written by a justice who with the majority opinion.
6. Explain the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
7. The U.S. Constitution explicitly outlines the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
True
False
Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
8. Judicial Activism
a. Adherence to original intent of the Constitution
9. Judicial Restraint
b. Philosophy that courts should play an active role in shaping policy
10. Stare Decisis
c. Latin for 'to stand by things decided'