What is one important function of the Supreme Court in the U.S. federal government?A.It appoints all other federal judges to ensure consistent rulings at all levels.B.It exercises a check on the president with its ability to override a veto.C.It ensures that all Americans receive a fair trial by accepting all submitted cases.D.It prevents the president from enforcing laws that violate the Constitution.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What power does the Supreme Court have over Congress?Multiple ChoiceTo declare acts of Congress unconstitutionalTo approve treaties and executive appointmentsTo recommend legislation and call Congress into special sessionsTo rewrite legislation and initiate constitutional amendmentsTo override presidential veto on a legislation

What is one of the major roles appellate courts play in the federal judiciary?A.Charging and trying defendants for breaking federal lawsB.Determining the original jurisdiction of a federal caseC.Overturning precedents established by the Supreme CourtD.Evaluating the decisions of lower federal courtsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) is important because it:Group of answer choicesEstablished Congress as the most powerful branch of government.Expanded the powers of the federal government in allowing Congress to establish a national bank.Established judicial review, a major source of the modern judiciary’s power.Limited judicial power over the political branches of government.

How does judicial review affect the U.S. government?A.By allowing citizens to propose and pass federal laws through direct actionB.By allowing unconstitutional laws to be challenged and overturnedC.By ensuring that the president and Congress have roughly equal powerD.By placing limits on the judicial branch's ability to check the other branchesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which element of the U.S. government most reflects the constitutional principle of federalism?A.Citizens have the opportunity to vote for the president and for members of Congress.B.The Constitution allows presidents to be removed from office if they are convicted of a crime.C.The federal government is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.D.The state and federal governments each have different powers and responsibilities.