Exam 15: The Federal Courts

Discuss three populations involved in judicial implementation and give examples for each element.

Explain the "rule of four" and its relationship to the decision of the Supreme Court to hear a case.

Under which chief justice did the Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

Which of the following is a way that interest groups attempt to influence the Supreme Court's decisions?

In 1987,the Senate refused to confirm the nomination of __________ to the Supreme Court.

Who nominates judges to the U.S.district courts?

Proponents of which of the following believe that it is appropriate for judges to make bold policy decisions when doing so is necessary to address pressing societal needs?

Senatorial courtesy is specified in the Constitution.

When the president makes nominations to the federal courts,ideology is as important as partisanship.

Which of the following is the authority vested in a particular court to hear a case first?

Those who lose their case in the district court have the right to appeal to a higher court.

The Supreme Court issues __________ that are essentially written statements containing the legal reasoning behind the Court's decisions.

What do presidents look for in selecting a Supreme Court justice?

Why did Justice Souter wait until 2009 to retire?

How are federal district court judges selected?

Which of the following must confirm all federal judges?

What type of standing to sue permits a small number of people to sue on behalf of all other people in similar circumstances?

Civil law consists of both statutes and common law.

Most people do not consider opposition to a Supreme Court nominee's ideology a valid reason for senators to vote against his or her confirmation.

Describe the difference between civil and criminal law.