Question

name questions: the judicial branch circle the correct answer. 1. the judicial branch of the government is responsible for: a. making laws b. interpreting laws c. enforcing laws 2. according to the constitution, the requirement for a judicial branch is satisfied by: a. the supreme court, the district courts, and the circuit courts b. the circuit courts alone c. the district courts alone d. the supreme court alone 3. who handles most federal cases? a. the supreme court, the district courts, and the circuit courts b. the circuit courts alone c. the district courts alone d. the supreme court alone 4. which courts are the courts of appeal? a. all courts hear cases on appeal b. the circuit courts c. the district courts d. the supreme court 5. decisions made by which court are final? a. all court decisions are final b. the circuit courts c. the district courts d. the supreme court 6. the supreme court hears about ______ cases annually. a. nine b. 150 c. 7,500 d. 94

Explanation:

1. The judicial branch interprets laws. The legislative makes laws and the executive enforces them.
2. The Constitution - required judicial - branch includes the Supreme Court, district courts, and circuit courts.
3. District courts handle most federal cases.
4. Circuit courts are the Courts of Appeal.
5. Decisions of the Supreme Court are final.
6. The Supreme Court hears about 94 cases annually.

Answer:

1. B. interpreting laws
2. A. the Supreme Court, the district courts, and the circuit courts
3. C. the district courts alone
4. B. the circuit courts
5. D. the Supreme Court
6. D. 94