Quiz: The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is part of which branch of the federal government?

How many levels of federal courts are there?

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

Which President nominated the most Justices?

Who confirms Supreme Court Justices?

How long is the term for Supreme Court Justices?

How does a case get to the Supreme Court?

A state court decision is appealed
A federal court decision is appealed
A case is brought by one state against another or against the federal government
All of the above

If a Supreme Court Justice agrees with the majority in a case, but for different reasons, what kind of written statement does that Justice issue?

Does the Supreme Court have to issue a ruling on all cases brought before it?

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