Let's evaluate each statement one by one:
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The Supreme Court reigns supreme with both original and appellate jurisdiction, while federal courts handle cases involving federal law or disputes between citizens of different states.
True. The Supreme Court does have both original jurisdiction (in specific types of cases, such as those involving ambassadors) and appellate jurisdiction (in most other cases). Federal courts indeed handle cases involving federal law, as well as disputes between citizens of different states (diversity jurisdiction). -
Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power.
True. Judicial activism typically refers to judicial rulings that are suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than on existing law. It can involve a broader interpretation of laws and the Constitution, thus expanding judicial power. -
The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them.
False. The correct statement is that the President nominates federal judges, and the Senate confirms those nominations. -
Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
True. Judicial review was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803), allowing the Supreme Court to declare an act of Congress or any other law unconstitutional.
So the overall answer is: True, True, False, True.