9.7 Interactive Knowledge Check: The Judicial System and Current Cases

1. The power of the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of acts of the national and state governments is known as __________

2. How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

3. Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement to be nominated as a justice of the Supreme Court?

4. To become a justice of the Supreme Court, a person must be nominated by  __________ and confirmed by ____________

5. What does Article III say about what courts should exist in the United States?

6. Article III of the Constitution says that judges of the Supreme Court will hold their offices for what period of time?

7. Federalist No. 78, which focused on the judiciary department, was authored by which famous founder in 1788?

8. Why did Alexander Hamilton consider the judiciary to be “the least dangerous” branch in the government?

9. According to Federalist No. 78, why could no legislative act that was contrary to the Constitution ever be valid?

10. Which of the following statements is true of the Constitution, according to Federalist No. 78?

11. The contested election of 1800 resulted in a tie between which two candidates?

12. Who served as chief justice of the United States during the landmark decision of Marbury v. Madison, that dealt with the notion of judicial review?

13. What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

14. Justices who disagree with the Court’s majority ruling can still submit their own opinions on the case. These are known as __________

15. Which of these cases would likely be heard by the justices of the Supreme Court?

16. How many justices must agree to hear a case before it can be argued before the Supreme Court?

17. What do the justices wear while the Supreme Court is in session?

18. Who is the current chief justice of the United States?

19. During the Civil War, the Supreme Court consisted of 10 justices. What would be a major problem with having an even number of justices on the court?

20. The first African American to serve on the Supreme Court was ____________