The Judicial Branch
Explore the role and structure of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government with this Grade 6 social studies worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To declare war
2. Which court is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Appeals Court
Supreme Court
State Court
3. The Judicial Branch is established by Article of the U.S. Constitution.
4. A Supreme Court justice serves until retirement, resignation, or .
5. Federal judges are elected by the people.
True
False
6. The Supreme Court has nine justices.
True
False
7. What is judicial review and why is it important?
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