Question 1

When a court declares that a law passed by Congress and acts of executive branch are unconstitutional, it is exercising

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial restraint. 
B)  judicial review. 
C)  judicial ordinance. 
D)  judicial oversight. 
E)  judicial impact. 
A)  judicial restraint. 
B)  judicial review. 
C)  judicial ordinance. 
D)  judicial oversight. 
E)  judicial impact.

Question 2

The term "__________" created by Alexander Bickel describes the tension that exists for a representative government when unelected judges have power to strike down laws passed by elected representatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  countermajoritarian difficulty 
B)  majoritarian difficulty 
C)  representative difficulty 
D)  democratic difficulty 
E)  opposition difficulty 
A)  countermajoritarian difficulty 
B)  majoritarian difficulty 
C)  representative difficulty 
D)  democratic difficulty 
E)  opposition difficulty

Question 3

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

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 4

How long does each party get to speak during oral argument at the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  45 minutes 
D)  60 minutes 
E)  90 minutes 
A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  45 minutes 
D)  60 minutes 
E)  90 minutes

Question 5

In the Gratz and Grutter cases, the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

A)  found a constitutional violation in the affirmative action plan of both the law school and the undergraduate university. 
B)  found a constitutional violation in the law school affirmative action plan. 
C)  found no constitutional violation. 
D)  upheld the affirmative action plan as practiced by the law school. 
E)  upheld the affirmative action plan as practiced by the undergraduate university. 
A)  found a constitutional violation in the affirmative action plan of both the law school and the undergraduate university. 
B)  found a constitutional violation in the law school affirmative action plan. 
C)  found no constitutional violation. 
D)  upheld the affirmative action plan as practiced by the law school. 
E)  upheld the affirmative action plan as practiced by the undergraduate university.

Question 6

Decisions by judges respecting decisions of other branches or, through precedent, the decisions of earlier judges, is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial restraint. 
B)  judicial activism. 
C)  a dissenting opinion. 
D)  a plurality. 
E)  a concurring opinion. 
A)  judicial restraint. 
B)  judicial activism. 
C)  a dissenting opinion. 
D)  a plurality. 
E)  a concurring opinion.

Question 7

The Supreme Court rule that grants review to a case as long as four justices agree to support review is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  system of four. 
B)  rule of four. 
C)  majority opinion. 
D)  rule of review. 
E)  cert system. 
A)  system of four. 
B)  rule of four. 
C)  majority opinion. 
D)  rule of review. 
E)  cert system.

Question 8

Should the federal government be allowed to try to influence a court decision? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The federal government should not be all

Question 9

Describe the appointment process of federal judges and why this power is important to the  legacy of individual presidents.

Accepted Answer

The appointment process of federal judge

Question 10

Explain the opinion writing process. Include in your discussion the different types of opinions the court can issue.

Accepted Answer

The opinion writing process in the court

Question 11

________ or "legislative courts," are courts whose purpose is to help Congress perform its constitutional duties .

Accepted Answer

A)  Article I 
B)  Article III 
C)  Article II 
D)  Article IV 
E)  Article V 
A)  Article I 
B)  Article III 
C)  Article II 
D)  Article IV 
E)  Article V

Question 12

In _________, the Court took an expansive view of national power, declaring that the commerce clause, which granted the national government the authority to regulate commerce "among the several states," would be broadly defined.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Dred Scott v. Sandford 
C)  Gibbons v. Ogden 
D)  Marbury v. Madison 
E)  Roe v. Wade 
A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Dred Scott v. Sandford 
C)  Gibbons v. Ogden 
D)  Marbury v. Madison 
E)  Roe v. Wade

Question 13

The official in the Justice Department who represents the president in federal court is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  executive attorney. 
B)  attorney general. 
C)  courtroom general. 
D)  solicitor general. 
E)  provost. 
A)  executive attorney. 
B)  attorney general. 
C)  courtroom general. 
D)  solicitor general. 
E)  provost.

Question 14

The federal court of appeals has _______, which means that if a losing party from the district appeals, the court must hear the case.

Accepted Answer

A)  contemplative jurisdiction 
B)  selective jurisdiction 
C)  competitive jurisdiction 
D)  total jurisdiction 
E)  mandatory jurisdiction 
A)  contemplative jurisdiction 
B)  selective jurisdiction 
C)  competitive jurisdiction 
D)  total jurisdiction 
E)  mandatory jurisdiction

Question 15

Discuss the use of amicus curiae briefs. Who files them, and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Amicus curiae briefs, also known as "fri

Question 16

If the Supreme Court's decision is based on the meaning of a statute, __________ can simply overturn it.

Accepted Answer

A)  the president 
B)  district courts 
C)  state courts 
D)  the Senate 
E)  Congress 
A)  the president 
B)  district courts 
C)  state courts 
D)  the Senate 
E)  Congress

Question 17

Following the Civil War, Congress passed and the states ratified the _________ Amendment, which made "all persons born in the United States citizens of the United States." The amendment further prevented states from denying any person due process of law or the equal protection of the laws and from abridging the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tenth 
B)  Twelfth 
C)  Thirteenth 
D)  Fourteenth 
E)  Fifteenth 
A)  Tenth 
B)  Twelfth 
C)  Thirteenth 
D)  Fourteenth 
E)  Fifteenth

Question 18

Explain the rule of four .

Accepted Answer

The rule of four is a principle used in

Question 19

How are court decisions enforced? Would government work better if the courts had the power of enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Court decisions are enforced through a v

Question 20

Give an overview of the responsibilities and procedures in courts of appeals.

Accepted Answer

Courts of appeals are responsible for re

When a court declares that a law passed by Congress and acts of executive branch are unconstitutional, it is exercising

The term "__________" created by Alexander Bickel describes the tension that exists for a representative government when unelected judges have power to strike down laws passed by elected representatives.

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

How long does each party get to speak during oral argument at the Supreme Court?

In the Gratz and Grutter cases, the Supreme Court

Decisions by judges respecting decisions of other branches or, through precedent, the decisions of earlier judges, is considered

The Supreme Court rule that grants review to a case as long as four justices agree to support review is known as the

Should the federal government be allowed to try to influence a court decision? Explain your answer.

Describe the appointment process of federal judges and why this power is important to the legacy of individual presidents.

Explain the opinion writing process. Include in your discussion the different types of opinions the court can issue.

________ or "legislative courts," are courts whose purpose is to help Congress perform its constitutional duties .

In _________, the Court took an expansive view of national power, declaring that the commerce clause, which granted the national government the authority to regulate commerce "among the several states," would be broadly defined.

The official in the Justice Department who represents the president in federal court is known as the

The federal court of appeals has _______, which means that if a losing party from the district appeals, the court must hear the case.

Discuss the use of amicus curiae briefs. Who files them, and why is it important?

If the Supreme Court's decision is based on the meaning of a statute, __________ can simply overturn it.

Explain the rule of four .

How are court decisions enforced? Would government work better if the courts had the power of enforcement?

Give an overview of the responsibilities and procedures in courts of appeals.

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Exam 15: The Judiciary

When a court declares that a law passed by Congress and acts of executive branch are unconstitutional, it is exercising

The term "__________" created by Alexander Bickel describes the tension that exists for a representative government when unelected judges have power to strike down laws passed by elected representatives.

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

How long does each party get to speak during oral argument at the Supreme Court?

In the Gratz and Grutter cases, the Supreme Court

Decisions by judges respecting decisions of other branches or, through precedent, the decisions of earlier judges, is considered

The Supreme Court rule that grants review to a case as long as four justices agree to support review is known as the

Should the federal government be allowed to try to influence a court decision? Explain your answer.

Describe the appointment process of federal judges and why this power is important to the legacy of individual presidents.

Explain the opinion writing process. Include in your discussion the different types of opinions the court can issue.

________ or "legislative courts," are courts whose purpose is to help Congress perform its constitutional duties .

In _________, the Court took an expansive view of national power, declaring that the commerce clause, which granted the national government the authority to regulate commerce "among the several states," would be broadly defined.

The official in the Justice Department who represents the president in federal court is known as the

The federal court of appeals has _______, which means that if a losing party from the district appeals, the court must hear the case.

Discuss the use of amicus curiae briefs. Who files them, and why is it important?

If the Supreme Court's decision is based on the meaning of a statute, __________ can simply overturn it.

Explain the rule of four .

How are court decisions enforced? Would government work better if the courts had the power of enforcement?

Give an overview of the responsibilities and procedures in courts of appeals.

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