The Judicial Branch

Explore the structure, function, and importance of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government with this worksheet for 7th graders.

Grade 7 Social studies Civics & GovernmentThe Judicial Branch

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

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D2.Civ.3.6-8D2.Civ.5.6-8

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Social StudiesCivicsGovernmentJudicial BranchSupreme Court

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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?

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.

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