AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 2.8 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.8 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – The Judicial Branch.
Questions List
Topic 2.8
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: LO 2.8.A
What is the primary function of the judicial branch?
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Topic 2.8: The Judicial Branch
Learning Objective: LO 2.8.A
Explain the principle of judicial review and how it checks the power of other branches.
Review: EK 2.8.A.1
The foundation for powers of the judicial branch and the argument for how its independence checks the power of other branches is set forth in the following documents, respectively: i. Article III of the Constitution ii. Federalist No. 78