Exam 15: The Judiciary

When some of his New Deal programs were struck down by the Supreme Court, which president proposed adding additional justices for each justice over 70 who did not retire, thus "packing" the Court in his favor?

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court declare that the commerce clause would be broadly defined, giving the national government the authority to regulate commerce "among the several states"?

When a nomination to the federal court is made, what interest group is best known for evaluating the nominee's record, reporting their findings to the Senate Judiciary Committee?

The Supreme Court first established itself as a major player in national politics during the tenure of which of the following chief justices?

An opinion prepared by a judge who supports the court's decision, but wishes to in some way clarify, emphasize, or offer different reasons is known as which of the following?

Overall, the Supreme Court only hears about what percentage of certiorari petitions, leaving the lower court decision as final in all other cases?

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review was established by which of the following?

Which of the following is true of the Supreme Court's power to enforce its own decisions?

A doctrine holding that the courts defer to the decisions of elected officials is called which of the following?

In which of the Federalist Papers did Alexander Hamilton describe the judiciary as "the least dangerous branch" because it has no power over the sword or the purse?

The opinion of a court laying out the official position of the court in the case is known as which of the following?

When a case is appealed, the court of appeals decides the case based solely upon which of the following?

Restate what the Constitution says about the organization and powers of the federal judiciary.

If a judge rules a certain way on a case because prior cases of similar nature were subject to the same rule, that judge could be said to be relying on which of the following?

Which of the following statements regarding a precedent is true?

Explain the process by which the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear cases.

Federal appellate courts review and can overturn which of the following?

Explain how the U.S. Supreme Court decides cases and explains its decisions.

When Sonia Sotomayor, a liberal, was nominated to the Supreme Court in 2009, which of the following interest groups opposed her nomination?

Which of the following statements regarding appeals courts is true?