Question 1

A writ of certiorari is

Accepted Answer

A)  a brief submitted by individuals who a have special interest in the case but who are not parties to the dispute. 
B)  the most powerful tool that the Court has for controlling its own agenda. 
C)  one of the basic individual rights that is guaranteed by the Constitution. 
D)  a statement of the legal reasoning that supports the decision of the Court. 
E)  another term for the "rule of four". 
A)  a brief submitted by individuals who a have special interest in the case but who are not parties to the dispute. 
B)  the most powerful tool that the Court has for controlling its own agenda. 
C)  one of the basic individual rights that is guaranteed by the Constitution. 
D)  a statement of the legal reasoning that supports the decision of the Court. 
E)  another term for the "rule of four".

Question 2

____________ have been reaffirmed numerous times over the years and are difficult to reverse.

Accepted Answer

A)  Precedents 
B)  Decisions 
C)  Superprecedents 
D)  Amicus Curiae 
E)  Writs of Mandamus 
A)  Precedents 
B)  Decisions 
C)  Superprecedents 
D)  Amicus Curiae 
E)  Writs of Mandamus

Question 3

In most places, especially in Europe, the power of judicial review is lodged in a single constitutional court, whereas in the United States, all courts are empowered to render such judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During his confirmation hearing, John Roberts argued that Roe v. Wade is a superprecedent whose reasoning has been reaffirmed so many times that it has become part of the fabric of American law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The authority to bring legal action because one is directly affected by the issues at hand is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  standing. 
B)  precedence. 
C)  senatorial courtesy. 
D)  executive privilege. 
E)  in forma pauperis. 
A)  standing. 
B)  precedence. 
C)  senatorial courtesy. 
D)  executive privilege. 
E)  in forma pauperis.

Question 6

Federal courts have the responsibility of issuing laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With reference to the U.S. Courts of Appeal,

Accepted Answer

A)  witnesses are extensively cross-examined. 
B)  briefs cannot be introduced at this level. 
C)  new knowledge or evidence cannot be introduced. 
D)  most cases are heard by a trial jury. 
E)  most cases are heard as original jurisdiction. 
A)  witnesses are extensively cross-examined. 
B)  briefs cannot be introduced at this level. 
C)  new knowledge or evidence cannot be introduced. 
D)  most cases are heard by a trial jury. 
E)  most cases are heard as original jurisdiction.

Question 8

The term of federal judges is ________.

Accepted Answer

for life o

Question 9

Describe the origins of judicial review in the United States. Does the power of judicial review diminish or expand the practice of democracy in the United States? Use a famous case to support your argument.

Accepted Answer

The origins of judicial review in the Un

Question 10

Alexander Hamilton once commented that the Supreme Court has power of neither the purse nor the sword. Given what you have learned about the Supreme Court, what is your assessment of how well the modern Supreme Court reflects this assessment? Why do you say this? Support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Alexander Hamilton's comment about the S

Question 11

Until recently, why did the Supreme Court use the power of judicial review with great restraint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular use would invite retaliation by the other branches. 
B)  Regular use would imply a misuse of power. 
C)  Regular use is not applicable to cases involving federalism and the powers of Congress. 
D)  Regular use would contradict the Judiciary Act of 1789. 
E)  Regular use would not accurately explain laws and rulings. 
A)  Regular use would invite retaliation by the other branches. 
B)  Regular use would imply a misuse of power. 
C)  Regular use is not applicable to cases involving federalism and the powers of Congress. 
D)  Regular use would contradict the Judiciary Act of 1789. 
E)  Regular use would not accurately explain laws and rulings.

Question 12

The Supreme Court finally accepted widespread government regulation of business

Accepted Answer

A)  in the late 1880s. 
B)  in the late 1930s. 
C)  right after World War I. 
D)  in the 1920s. 
E)  in the 1960s 
A)  in the late 1880s. 
B)  in the late 1930s. 
C)  right after World War I. 
D)  in the 1920s. 
E)  in the 1960s

Question 13

How specific is the Constitution regarding the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution mentions the judicial b

Question 14

Before the New Deal, the Supreme Court clung to what type of economic theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keynesianism 
B)  Marxism 
C)  laissez-faire 
D)  supply-side 
E)  demand-side 
A)  Keynesianism 
B)  Marxism 
C)  laissez-faire 
D)  supply-side 
E)  demand-side

Question 15

________ is the power of the Court to declare state and federal laws and actions null and void when they conflict with the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the power of the Court...

Question 16

Which of following is TRUE concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It grants Congress the power to create additional federal courts as needed. 
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)  all of the above 
A)  It grants Congress the power to create additional federal courts as needed. 
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)  all of the above

Question 17

A concurring opinion disagrees with the reasoning of the majority opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Alexander Hamilton believed that

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress and the president should each render their own judgments in questions of judicial review. 
B)  the power of judicial review was inherent in the notion of separation of powers. 
C)  Judicial review was a violation of fundamental constitutional principles. 
D)  authorization for judicial review should be included in a Bill of Rights. 
E)  judicial review could not be used to nullify executive action. 
A)  Congress and the president should each render their own judgments in questions of judicial review. 
B)  the power of judicial review was inherent in the notion of separation of powers. 
C)  Judicial review was a violation of fundamental constitutional principles. 
D)  authorization for judicial review should be included in a Bill of Rights. 
E)  judicial review could not be used to nullify executive action.

Question 19

Oral argument in front of the Supreme Court is not so much a presentation of arguments but a give and take between lawyers and the justices, as well as among the justices themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is the right of the senior senator from the president's party in the state where the judicial district is located to approve of a president's choice for a federal judgeship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the right of the senior...

A writ of certiorari is

____________ have been reaffirmed numerous times over the years and are difficult to reverse.

In most places, especially in Europe, the power of judicial review is lodged in a single constitutional court, whereas in the United States, all courts are empowered to render such judgments.

During his confirmation hearing, John Roberts argued that Roe v. Wade is a superprecedent whose reasoning has been reaffirmed so many times that it has become part of the fabric of American law.

The authority to bring legal action because one is directly affected by the issues at hand is known as

Federal courts have the responsibility of issuing laws.

With reference to the U.S. Courts of Appeal,

The term of federal judges is ________.

Describe the origins of judicial review in the United States. Does the power of judicial review diminish or expand the practice of democracy in the United States? Use a famous case to support your argument.

Alexander Hamilton once commented that the Supreme Court has power of neither the purse nor the sword. Given what you have learned about the Supreme Court, what is your assessment of how well the modern Supreme Court reflects this assessment? Why do you say this? Support your answer.

Until recently, why did the Supreme Court use the power of judicial review with great restraint?

The Supreme Court finally accepted widespread government regulation of business

How specific is the Constitution regarding the judicial branch?

Before the New Deal, the Supreme Court clung to what type of economic theory?

________ is the power of the Court to declare state and federal laws and actions null and void when they conflict with the Constitution.

Which of following is TRUE concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

A concurring opinion disagrees with the reasoning of the majority opinion.

Alexander Hamilton believed that

Oral argument in front of the Supreme Court is not so much a presentation of arguments but a give and take between lawyers and the justices, as well as among the justices themselves.

________ is the right of the senior senator from the president's party in the state where the judicial district is located to approve of a president's choice for a federal judgeship.

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

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A writ of certiorari is

____________ have been reaffirmed numerous times over the years and are difficult to reverse.

In most places, especially in Europe, the power of judicial review is lodged in a single constitutional court, whereas in the United States, all courts are empowered to render such judgments.

During his confirmation hearing, John Roberts argued that Roe v. Wade is a superprecedent whose reasoning has been reaffirmed so many times that it has become part of the fabric of American law.

The authority to bring legal action because one is directly affected by the issues at hand is known as

Federal courts have the responsibility of issuing laws.

With reference to the U.S. Courts of Appeal,

The term of federal judges is ________.

Describe the origins of judicial review in the United States. Does the power of judicial review diminish or expand the practice of democracy in the United States? Use a famous case to support your argument.

Alexander Hamilton once commented that the Supreme Court has power of neither the purse nor the sword. Given what you have learned about the Supreme Court, what is your assessment of how well the modern Supreme Court reflects this assessment? Why do you say this? Support your answer.

Until recently, why did the Supreme Court use the power of judicial review with great restraint?

The Supreme Court finally accepted widespread government regulation of business

How specific is the Constitution regarding the judicial branch?

Before the New Deal, the Supreme Court clung to what type of economic theory?

________ is the power of the Court to declare state and federal laws and actions null and void when they conflict with the Constitution.

Which of following is TRUE concerning Article III and the Constitution's creation of the court system?

A concurring opinion disagrees with the reasoning of the majority opinion.

Alexander Hamilton believed that

Oral argument in front of the Supreme Court is not so much a presentation of arguments but a give and take between lawyers and the justices, as well as among the justices themselves.

________ is the right of the senior senator from the president's party in the state where the judicial district is located to approve of a president's choice for a federal judgeship.

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