Exam 14: The Judiaciary

Due to the activism of the Warren Court, the term judicial activism has often been linked with _____.

In the context of approaches to legal interpretation, originalists believe that to determine the meaning of a particular constitutional phrase, _____.

Simon, a citizen of Oklahoma, sues Madison, a citizen of Vermont, for copyright infringement. Simon demands $80,000 from Madison in damages. In this scenario, the case qualifies for federal jurisdiction on the grounds of _____.

The power of the courts to decide on the constitutionality of legislative enactments and of actions taken by the executive branch is known as _____.

The appellate court's decision in a case is final if:

The U.S. Supreme Court:

Differentiate between the lowest and the middle tier of the federal court system.

Which of the following statements is true of the practice of senatorial courtesy?

A Supreme Court decision can establish national policy on such issues as abortion, racial segregation, and gay rights.

Ordinarily, federal judges:

In the context of Supreme Court conferences, an opinion that commands the support of more than half of the justices is called a _____.

In the context of approaches to legal interpretation, modernists differ from originalists in that they__________.

Some people, especially conservatives, argue that policymaking from the bench:

An activist judge or justice believes that the courts should actively use their powers to check the legislative and executive branches to ensure that they do not exceed their authority.

Which of the following statements is true of the king's courts?

Standing to sue is the:

The American judiciary is subjected to a number of checks. One such check is that:

If the Supreme Court of Georgia holds that a state law requiring candidates for state office to pass drug tests is unconstitutional, that decision will control the outcome of future cases on that issue brought before state courts in Georgia. This best exemplifies:

The U.S.__________, positioned at the lowest tier of the federal court system, hear evidence or testimony pertinent to a particular case.

Explain the significance of the power of judicial review.