Question 1

Federal district courts

Accepted Answer

A)  hear numerous cases on appeal from the states. 
B)  primarily exercise appellate jurisdiction. 
C)  hear more state than federal cases. 
D)  are courts of original jurisdiction. 
E)  hear a small percentage of state and federal cases. 
A)  hear numerous cases on appeal from the states. 
B)  primarily exercise appellate jurisdiction. 
C)  hear more state than federal cases. 
D)  are courts of original jurisdiction. 
E)  hear a small percentage of state and federal cases.

Question 2

Where are the great percentage of laws, legal disputes, and court decisions located?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the states 
B)  in Congress 
C)  in the Supreme Court 
D)  in the executive branch 
E)  in the cities and townships 
A)  in the states 
B)  in Congress 
C)  in the Supreme Court 
D)  in the executive branch 
E)  in the cities and townships

Question 3

Many political scientists believe that the problem of democratic accountability of a non-elected judiciary less dire than it seems because the Supreme Court and other federal courts are influenced directly and indirectly by elected officials, public opinion, and other important actors in American society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would MOST likely be able to file an in forma pauperis brief?

Accepted Answer

A)  the CEO of a large corporation 
B)  member of Congress 
C)  the Solicitor General 
D)  an indigent 
E)  the president 
A)  the CEO of a large corporation 
B)  member of Congress 
C)  the Solicitor General 
D)  an indigent 
E)  the president

Question 5

________ cases can be created by intentionally breaking a law that an individual or group believes to be unconstitutional so that a determination can be made in the courts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ cases can be created by intentionally...

Question 6

Judicial review is the power of

Accepted Answer

A)  the Supreme Court to declare local, state, and federal laws unconstitutional. 
B)  the president to veto Supreme Court decisions. 
C)  Congress to veto Supreme Court decisions. 
D)  the Supreme Court to amend legislation that contradicts previous law. 
E)  presidents to review the performance of judges on the federal bench. 
A)  the Supreme Court to declare local, state, and federal laws unconstitutional. 
B)  the president to veto Supreme Court decisions. 
C)  Congress to veto Supreme Court decisions. 
D)  the Supreme Court to amend legislation that contradicts previous law. 
E)  presidents to review the performance of judges on the federal bench.

Question 7

By declaring in Marbury v. Madison that judicial review is the province of the judicial branch, Chief Justice Marshall was also declaring that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is the province of the judicial branch alone to say what the law means. 
B)  the Supreme Court shares the powers of judicial review with the president. 
C)  the Supreme Court is not a policymaking body. 
D)  only the Supreme Court could change the Constitution. 
E)  the judicial branch would be the most powerful branch of government in the 19ᵗʰ century. 
A)  it is the province of the judicial branch alone to say what the law means. 
B)  the Supreme Court shares the powers of judicial review with the president. 
C)  the Supreme Court is not a policymaking body. 
D)  only the Supreme Court could change the Constitution. 
E)  the judicial branch would be the most powerful branch of government in the 19ᵗʰ century.

Question 8

In following the guidelines of previously established decisions, the courts are operating according to the legal principle of ________ (or precedent).

Accepted Answer

The answer of In following the guidelines of previously established...

Question 9

When writing the opinion of the Court, the assigned justice will

Accepted Answer

A)  work in isolation. 
B)  will be bound by precedent. 
C)  rely mostly on amicus curiae briefs. 
D)  receive help from law clerks. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  work in isolation. 
B)  will be bound by precedent. 
C)  rely mostly on amicus curiae briefs. 
D)  receive help from law clerks. 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

About ________ of the laws and court decisions in the United States are made in the states.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  99 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  99 percent

Question 11

How does the Supreme Court limit the number of cases it hears?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of the United States h

Question 12

Although the Supreme Court does not legislate or regulate on its own, it is a key national policymaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Republican Senator Orrin Hatch has always maintained that judicial nominations are entitled to an "up or down" vote on the Senate floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these is NOT true concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It outlines the powers of the courts in relationship to the other two federal branches. 
B)  It creates the office of "chief justice of the United States." 
C)  It states that judges should serve life terms. 
D)  It specifies the categories of cases the Supreme Court may or may not hear. 
E)  It grants Congress the power to create addition federal courts as needed. 
A)  It outlines the powers of the courts in relationship to the other two federal branches. 
B)  It creates the office of "chief justice of the United States." 
C)  It states that judges should serve life terms. 
D)  It specifies the categories of cases the Supreme Court may or may not hear. 
E)  It grants Congress the power to create addition federal courts as needed.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT true concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It outlines the powers of the courts in relationship to the other two federal branches. 
B)  It creates the office of "chief justice of the United States." 
C)  It states that judges should serve life terms. 
D)  It specifies the categories of cases the Supreme Court may or may not hear. 
E)  It grants Congress the power to create additional federal courts as needed. 
A)  It outlines the powers of the courts in relationship to the other two federal branches. 
B)  It creates the office of "chief justice of the United States." 
C)  It states that judges should serve life terms. 
D)  It specifies the categories of cases the Supreme Court may or may not hear. 
E)  It grants Congress the power to create additional federal courts as needed.

Question 16

Which individual serves as the representative of the US government before the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

A)  the Chief Justice 
B)  the executive branch prosecutor 
C)  the attorney general 
D)  the chief of staff 
E)  the solicitor general 
A)  the Chief Justice 
B)  the executive branch prosecutor 
C)  the attorney general 
D)  the chief of staff 
E)  the solicitor general

Question 17

In 1937, the Supreme Court decided to

Accepted Answer

A)  oppose the New Deal, signaling the Court's isolation from political forces. 
B)  support of the New Deal, signaling the Court's isolation from political forces. 
C)  oppose the New Deal, signaling the Court's concession to political forces. 
D)  support the New Deal, signaling the Court's concession to political forces. 
E)  oppose the New Deal on the grounds of judicial independence. 
A)  oppose the New Deal, signaling the Court's isolation from political forces. 
B)  support of the New Deal, signaling the Court's isolation from political forces. 
C)  oppose the New Deal, signaling the Court's concession to political forces. 
D)  support the New Deal, signaling the Court's concession to political forces. 
E)  oppose the New Deal on the grounds of judicial independence.

Question 18

Of the cases filed at the lowest federal court level,

Accepted Answer

A)  most are criminal cases. 
B)  most are civil cases. 
C)  most have already been heard by the federal Appeals Court. 
D)  all have already been certified by the Supreme Court. 
E)  most have been appealed from the states. 
A)  most are criminal cases. 
B)  most are civil cases. 
C)  most have already been heard by the federal Appeals Court. 
D)  all have already been certified by the Supreme Court. 
E)  most have been appealed from the states.

Question 19

What did the reading of laissez-faire economic theory into constitutional law do in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  It made the Supreme Court the principal ally of business during that period. 
B)  It ensured that all nominees would come from a business background. 
C)  It created an era of regulation by involving the courts in business practices. 
D)  The presidents were unable to have the courts do what they wanted during this period. 
E)  It kept the government and the courts involved in the economy. 
A)  It made the Supreme Court the principal ally of business during that period. 
B)  It ensured that all nominees would come from a business background. 
C)  It created an era of regulation by involving the courts in business practices. 
D)  The presidents were unable to have the courts do what they wanted during this period. 
E)  It kept the government and the courts involved in the economy.

Question 20

Most important political and constitutional issues eventually reach the federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Federal district courts

Where are the great percentage of laws, legal disputes, and court decisions located?

Which of the following would MOST likely be able to file an in forma pauperis brief?

________ cases can be created by intentionally breaking a law that an individual or group believes to be unconstitutional so that a determination can be made in the courts.

Judicial review is the power of

By declaring in Marbury v. Madison that judicial review is the province of the judicial branch, Chief Justice Marshall was also declaring that

In following the guidelines of previously established decisions, the courts are operating according to the legal principle of ________ (or precedent).

When writing the opinion of the Court, the assigned justice will

About ________ of the laws and court decisions in the United States are made in the states.

How does the Supreme Court limit the number of cases it hears?

Although the Supreme Court does not legislate or regulate on its own, it is a key national policymaker.

Republican Senator Orrin Hatch has always maintained that judicial nominations are entitled to an "up or down" vote on the Senate floor.

Which of these is NOT true concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Which of these is NOT true concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Which individual serves as the representative of the US government before the Supreme Court

In 1937, the Supreme Court decided to

Of the cases filed at the lowest federal court level,

What did the reading of laissez-faire economic theory into constitutional law do in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Most important political and constitutional issues eventually reach the federal courts.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 14: The Courts

Federal district courts

Where are the great percentage of laws, legal disputes, and court decisions located?

Which of the following would MOST likely be able to file an in forma pauperis brief?

________ cases can be created by intentionally breaking a law that an individual or group believes to be unconstitutional so that a determination can be made in the courts.

Judicial review is the power of

By declaring in Marbury v. Madison that judicial review is the province of the judicial branch, Chief Justice Marshall was also declaring that

In following the guidelines of previously established decisions, the courts are operating according to the legal principle of ________ (or precedent).

When writing the opinion of the Court, the assigned justice will

About ________ of the laws and court decisions in the United States are made in the states.

How does the Supreme Court limit the number of cases it hears?

Although the Supreme Court does not legislate or regulate on its own, it is a key national policymaker.

Republican Senator Orrin Hatch has always maintained that judicial nominations are entitled to an "up or down" vote on the Senate floor.

Which of these is NOT true concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Which of these is NOT true concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Which individual serves as the representative of the US government before the Supreme Court

In 1937, the Supreme Court decided to

Of the cases filed at the lowest federal court level,

What did the reading of laissez-faire economic theory into constitutional law do in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Most important political and constitutional issues eventually reach the federal courts.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters