Question 1

Describe the process of oral argument in the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

Oral argument in the Supreme Court is a

Question 2

Which of the following procedures does an appellate court use when it reviews a case?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses a panel of judges to review the records of a case. 
B)  It conducts another trial. 
C)  It relies on a jury to hear a new case. 
D)  It assesses only questions of fact associated with the case. 
E)  It presents the records of a case to the local government. 
A)  It uses a panel of judges to review the records of a case. 
B)  It conducts another trial. 
C)  It relies on a jury to hear a new case. 
D)  It assesses only questions of fact associated with the case. 
E)  It presents the records of a case to the local government.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding U.S. district courts is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are intermediate appellate courts. 
B)  They have final appellate jurisdiction to review cases. 
C)  They are state courts. 
D)  They are the trial courts of the federal system. 
E)  They are courts of limited jurisdiction. 
A)  They are intermediate appellate courts. 
B)  They have final appellate jurisdiction to review cases. 
C)  They are state courts. 
D)  They are the trial courts of the federal system. 
E)  They are courts of limited jurisdiction.

Question 4

The concept of senatorial courtesy refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Senate approving judges only if they belong to the same party that controls the Senate 
B)  The practice of allowing senators to have the exclusive right to nominate candidates for the federal district courts in the state 
C)  The practice of allowing members of the House to participate in the nomination process 
D)  The practice of allowing senators to veto candidates for federal district courts in their state 
E)  The Senate's deferring to the president and routinely approving his or her nominee 
A)  The Senate approving judges only if they belong to the same party that controls the Senate 
B)  The practice of allowing senators to have the exclusive right to nominate candidates for the federal district courts in the state 
C)  The practice of allowing members of the House to participate in the nomination process 
D)  The practice of allowing senators to veto candidates for federal district courts in their state 
E)  The Senate's deferring to the president and routinely approving his or her nominee

Question 5

Which of the following occurs when the U.S. Supreme Court decides an issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  All other courts consider the Supreme Court's opinion in their own decision making. 
B)  All other courts are obligated to follow the Supreme Court's ruling. 
C)  Each court can decide for itself whether the Supreme Court decision applies to cases in its jurisdiction. 
D)  Congress is obligated to pass laws that support that decision. 
E)  It is written into the Constitution as an amendment if it raised a constitutional question. 
A)  All other courts consider the Supreme Court's opinion in their own decision making. 
B)  All other courts are obligated to follow the Supreme Court's ruling. 
C)  Each court can decide for itself whether the Supreme Court decision applies to cases in its jurisdiction. 
D)  Congress is obligated to pass laws that support that decision. 
E)  It is written into the Constitution as an amendment if it raised a constitutional question.

Question 6

A writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court orders which of the following to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both of the parties in the case to reach agreement without further litigation 
B)  State courts to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court 
C)  A lower court to send up the record of a case for review 
D)  Congress to rewrite unconstitutional legislation 
E)  A prisoner to be brought before the court and the reasons for his detention to be provided 
A)  Both of the parties in the case to reach agreement without further litigation 
B)  State courts to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court 
C)  A lower court to send up the record of a case for review 
D)  Congress to rewrite unconstitutional legislation 
E)  A prisoner to be brought before the court and the reasons for his detention to be provided

Question 7

When can the U.S. Supreme Court review a state supreme court decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  If there are damages in excess of $50,000 
B)  If the solicitor general asks it to do so 
C)  In all cases 
D)  In cases in which the state is a party 
E)  Only if a federal question is involved 
A)  If there are damages in excess of $50,000 
B)  If the solicitor general asks it to do so 
C)  In all cases 
D)  In cases in which the state is a party 
E)  Only if a federal question is involved

Question 8

Explain the rule of four.

Accepted Answer

The rule of four is a principle used in

Question 9

Discuss the roles of presidential and congressional party and ideological preferences in the judicial appointment process.

Accepted Answer

The roles of presidential and congressio

Question 10

Compare and contrast the legal and extralegal approaches to judicial decision making. Be specific.

Accepted Answer

The legal approach to judicial decision

Question 11

A lawsuit filed by one person on behalf of that person and all similarly situated individuals is known as which of the following kinds of suit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amicus curiae 
B)  Appeal 
C)  Plurality action 
D)  Class action 
E)  Writ of habeas corpus 
A)  Amicus curiae 
B)  Appeal 
C)  Plurality action 
D)  Class action 
E)  Writ of habeas corpus

Question 12

The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law or action is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appellate review of fact 
B)  Judicial review 
C)  Precedent 
D)  The writ of judicial appeal 
E)  Habeas corpus 
A)  Appellate review of fact 
B)  Judicial review 
C)  Precedent 
D)  The writ of judicial appeal 
E)  Habeas corpus

Question 13

Which of the following is true of judges and justices in the federal court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the House of Representatives. 
B)  They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. 
C)  They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of both houses of Congress. 
D)  They are part of a seniority system that gradually moves them toward the Supreme Court. 
E)  They are elected by the people every ten years. 
A)  They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the House of Representatives. 
B)  They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. 
C)  They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of both houses of Congress. 
D)  They are part of a seniority system that gradually moves them toward the Supreme Court. 
E)  They are elected by the people every ten years.

Question 14

The overwhelming majority of federal cases are resolved in which of the following courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appeals courts 
B)  The U.S. Supreme Court 
C)  District courts 
D)  Article I courts 
E)  Administrative courts 
A)  Appeals courts 
B)  The U.S. Supreme Court 
C)  District courts 
D)  Article I courts 
E)  Administrative courts

Question 15

Discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison and how this ruling impacted the role of the Supreme Court in our system of government.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of a majority opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It means all justices unanimously agree on the decision. 
B)  It is sent back to the court that originally heard the case. 
C)  It means the decision of the District Court must stand. 
D)  It will result in a new trial for the defendant. 
E)  It is the decision of most of the justices and is the decision of the Court. 
A)  It means all justices unanimously agree on the decision. 
B)  It is sent back to the court that originally heard the case. 
C)  It means the decision of the District Court must stand. 
D)  It will result in a new trial for the defendant. 
E)  It is the decision of most of the justices and is the decision of the Court.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of someone's right to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  It only exists in criminal cases. 
B)  It only exists in federal cases. 
C)  In only exists in cases where someone has been sentenced to death. 
D)  It exists in all cases. 
E)  It is almost entirely at the Court's discretion. 
A)  It only exists in criminal cases. 
B)  It only exists in federal cases. 
C)  In only exists in cases where someone has been sentenced to death. 
D)  It exists in all cases. 
E)  It is almost entirely at the Court's discretion.

Question 18

Jurisdiction refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rules and principles announced in court decisions 
B)  The authority of a court to hear a particular class of cases 
C)  The constitutionality of a law 
D)  Statutory law 
E)  Common law 
A)  The rules and principles announced in court decisions 
B)  The authority of a court to hear a particular class of cases 
C)  The constitutionality of a law 
D)  Statutory law 
E)  Common law

Question 19

The idea that judges would not be removed from office due to partisan disagreements is a crucial component of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judicial relief 
B)  Judicial power 
C)  Judicial independence 
D)  Judicial impeachment 
E)  Judicial restraint 
A)  Judicial relief 
B)  Judicial power 
C)  Judicial independence 
D)  Judicial impeachment 
E)  Judicial restraint

Question 20

Detail the levels of the federal court system, being sure to note the types of cases they hear and the forms of jurisdiction they possess.

Accepted Answer

The federal court system in the United S

Describe the process of oral argument in the Supreme Court.

Which of the following procedures does an appellate court use when it reviews a case?

Which of the following statements regarding U.S. district courts is true?

The concept of senatorial courtesy refers to which of the following?

Which of the following occurs when the U.S. Supreme Court decides an issue?

A writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court orders which of the following to occur?

When can the U.S. Supreme Court review a state supreme court decision?

Explain the rule of four.

Discuss the roles of presidential and congressional party and ideological preferences in the judicial appointment process.

Compare and contrast the legal and extralegal approaches to judicial decision making. Be specific.

A lawsuit filed by one person on behalf of that person and all similarly situated individuals is known as which of the following kinds of suit?

The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law or action is known as which of the following?

Which of the following is true of judges and justices in the federal court system?

The overwhelming majority of federal cases are resolved in which of the following courts?

Discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison and how this ruling impacted the role of the Supreme Court in our system of government.

Which of the following statements is true of a majority opinion?

Which of the following is true of someone's right to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Jurisdiction refers to which of the following?

The idea that judges would not be removed from office due to partisan disagreements is a crucial component of which of the following?

Detail the levels of the federal court system, being sure to note the types of cases they hear and the forms of jurisdiction they possess.

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Describe the process of oral argument in the Supreme Court.

Which of the following procedures does an appellate court use when it reviews a case?

Which of the following statements regarding U.S. district courts is true?

The concept of senatorial courtesy refers to which of the following?

Which of the following occurs when the U.S. Supreme Court decides an issue?

A writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court orders which of the following to occur?

When can the U.S. Supreme Court review a state supreme court decision?

Explain the rule of four.

Discuss the roles of presidential and congressional party and ideological preferences in the judicial appointment process.

Compare and contrast the legal and extralegal approaches to judicial decision making. Be specific.

A lawsuit filed by one person on behalf of that person and all similarly situated individuals is known as which of the following kinds of suit?

The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law or action is known as which of the following?

Which of the following is true of judges and justices in the federal court system?

The overwhelming majority of federal cases are resolved in which of the following courts?

Discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison and how this ruling impacted the role of the Supreme Court in our system of government.

Which of the following statements is true of a majority opinion?

Which of the following is true of someone's right to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Jurisdiction refers to which of the following?

The idea that judges would not be removed from office due to partisan disagreements is a crucial component of which of the following?

Detail the levels of the federal court system, being sure to note the types of cases they hear and the forms of jurisdiction they possess.

Gateways to American Democracy

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

Economic, Domestic, and Foreign Policy

Filters