The Judicial Branch
Explore the structure, function, and importance of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government with this worksheet for 7th graders.
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The Judicial Branch
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government.
1. What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To declare war
2. How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
3. The highest court in the United States is the .
4. Federal judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the .
5. The Supreme Court hears every case that is appealed to it.
True
False
6. Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of checks and balances as it relates to the Judicial Branch.