Understanding the Judicial Branch
An 8th-grade worksheet exploring the structure, function, and importance of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government.
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Understanding 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 primary 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 Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional is known as .
4. Federal judges are appointed by the and confirmed by the .
5. The U.S. Constitution outlines the structure and powers of the Judicial Branch.
True
False
6. All federal court cases begin in the U.S. Supreme Court.
True
False
7. Explain the concept of 'judicial review' and its importance in the U.S. government.
8. Describe the difference between a civil case and a criminal case.
Match each term on the left with its description on the right.
9. Appellate Jurisdiction
a. The power to hear a case for the first time.
10. Original Jurisdiction
b. The power to review decisions of lower courts.