Question

5 which of the following is a characteristic of the supreme court? choose three.
its justices are chosen by other judges and confirmed by the president
it is composed of nine justices
it determines whether a law follows the constitution
its nominees are approved or rejected by the senate

Explanation:

1. Analyze "Its justices are chosen by other judges and confirmed by the president": Incorrect. Supreme Court justices are nominated by the president, not chosen by other judges.
2. Analyze "It is composed of nine justices": Correct. The Supreme Court has nine justices (one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices).
3. Analyze "It determines whether a law follows the Constitution": Correct. This is judicial review, a key power of the Supreme Court.
4. Analyze "Its nominees are approved or rejected by the Senate": Correct. The Senate holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees.

Answer:

• It is composed of nine justices
• It determines whether a law follows the Constitution
• Its nominees are approved or rejected by the Senate