Judicial Branch

Question 1

Why was Marbury v. Madison an important Supreme Court ruling?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It confirmed the court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional.

Question 2

Which cases would be heard by the federal court system? Choose two correct answers.Someone decides to challenge a speeding ticket in court.Students claim that a school dress code violates their First Amendment rights.A man is charged with committing a crime on a hiking trail in a national forest.A plumber sues a client for failing to pay a bill on time.A student gets suspended for not attending school.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Students claim that a school dress code violates their First Amendment rights.; A man is charged with committing a crime on a hiking trail in a national forest.

Question 3

Where does this case go next?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the federal court of appeals

Question 4

Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court accepted this appeal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The case involves an important question about the meaning of the Constitution.

Question 5

Why was Marbury v. Madison an important Supreme Court ruling?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It confirmed the court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional.

Question 6

Where does this case go next?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the federal court of appeals

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