Question 1

Which of the following are important requirements that must be met before a case can be brought to court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Issues must be political questions. 
B)  Jurisdiction and standing to sue 
C)  Precedents and stare decisis 
D)  Judicial maxims 
E)  Requirements for legislation 
A)  Issues must be political questions. 
B)  Jurisdiction and standing to sue 
C)  Precedents and stare decisis 
D)  Judicial maxims 
E)  Requirements for legislation

Question 2

Is Sharia Law really an issue in the American Court System? Describe states' responses to this issue and provide an example were sharia law is in use.

Accepted Answer

Sharia Law has been a controversial topi

Question 3

The last step in the decision-making process of the Supreme Court is

Accepted Answer

A)  announcing its decision to the public and the reasons for it. 
B)  assigning a justice to write an opinion. 
C)  deciding if the Court will hear the case. 
D)  hearing oral arguments in the case. 
E)  asking the lower court to sent the records of the case for review. 
A)  announcing its decision to the public and the reasons for it. 
B)  assigning a justice to write an opinion. 
C)  deciding if the Court will hear the case. 
D)  hearing oral arguments in the case. 
E)  asking the lower court to sent the records of the case for review.

Question 4

The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law or action is called

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial review. 
B)  appellate review of fact. 
C)  precedent. 
D)  the writ of judicial appeal. 
E)  habeas corpus. 
A)  judicial review. 
B)  appellate review of fact. 
C)  precedent. 
D)  the writ of judicial appeal. 
E)  habeas corpus.

Question 5

Describe the changes to the federal court system in an effort to fight terrorism

Accepted Answer

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, th

Question 6

Federal Judges are

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A)  appointed. 
B)  elected for four-year terms. 
C)  may be removed by the President for poor performance. 
D)  are appointed to the Supreme Court but elected to district courts. 
E)  Options C and D are true. 
A)  appointed. 
B)  elected for four-year terms. 
C)  may be removed by the President for poor performance. 
D)  are appointed to the Supreme Court but elected to district courts. 
E)  Options C and D are true.

Question 7

Is it legitimate that the United States Supreme Court possesses the power of judicial review? Why, or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is legitimate that the United St

Question 8

Diversity of citizenship

Accepted Answer

A)  is when a citizen holds dual citizenships and must choose one. 
B)  exists when the parties to a lawsuit are from different states. 
C)  exists when the parties to a lawsuit are from different countries. 
D)  None of the above is true. 
E)  Options B and C are true. 
A)  is when a citizen holds dual citizenships and must choose one. 
B)  exists when the parties to a lawsuit are from different states. 
C)  exists when the parties to a lawsuit are from different countries. 
D)  None of the above is true. 
E)  Options B and C are true.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the theories of judicial activism and judicial restraint and theories of strict construction and broad construction.

Accepted Answer

I think that strict construction does n

Question 10

In the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  the judiciary is not part of the political arena. 
B)  judges interpret the law becoming actors in the political arena. 
C)  judges work outside of the political system to resolve disputes. 
D)  judges are not policymakers when they interpret the law. 
E)  Options A and C are true. 
A)  the judiciary is not part of the political arena. 
B)  judges interpret the law becoming actors in the political arena. 
C)  judges work outside of the political system to resolve disputes. 
D)  judges are not policymakers when they interpret the law. 
E)  Options A and C are true.

Question 11

The Supreme Court cases, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and McDonald v. Chicago, were victories for the

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A)  political left. 
B)  political right. 
C)  gun control advocates. 
D)  government reform advocates. 
E)  Options A and C are true. 
A)  political left. 
B)  political right. 
C)  gun control advocates. 
D)  government reform advocates. 
E)  Options A and C are true.

Question 12

Appointments to the federal courts of appeal

Accepted Answer

A)  are far less numerous than federal district court appointments. 
B)  are usually selected because of their important position in state government. 
C)  are less important than federal district court appointments. 
D)  are often "stepping-stones" to the Supreme Court. 
E)  Options A and D are true. 
A)  are far less numerous than federal district court appointments. 
B)  are usually selected because of their important position in state government. 
C)  are less important than federal district court appointments. 
D)  are often "stepping-stones" to the Supreme Court. 
E)  Options A and D are true.

Question 13

The result of partisanship in judicial nominations is

Accepted Answer

A)  that federal judgeships are filled quickly as presidents rush to fill open seat during their term. 
B)  that nominees are chosen strictly based on qualifications, not political affiliation. 
C)  that nomination hearings in the U.S. Senate can sometimes seem like dramas where the process plays out on cable news channels. 
D)  that fifty percent of all federal judgeships are vacant. 
E)  that all nominations are effectively blocked by the political parties. 
A)  that federal judgeships are filled quickly as presidents rush to fill open seat during their term. 
B)  that nominees are chosen strictly based on qualifications, not political affiliation. 
C)  that nomination hearings in the U.S. Senate can sometimes seem like dramas where the process plays out on cable news channels. 
D)  that fifty percent of all federal judgeships are vacant. 
E)  that all nominations are effectively blocked by the political parties.

Question 14

Describe some of the judicial traditions and doctrines that act as a restraint of the courts.

Accepted Answer

Some of the judicial traditions and doct

Question 15

A dissenting opinion can be important because

Accepted Answer

A)  it represents the position of the chief justice of the Supreme Court. 
B)  it is the statement of the defendant's attorney to the Court. 
C)  in criminal law it must be carried out by local police. 
D)  it often forms the basis of the arguments used later to reverse the previous decision and establish a new precedent. 
E)  it means that the case cannot be used as a precedent. 
A)  it represents the position of the chief justice of the Supreme Court. 
B)  it is the statement of the defendant's attorney to the Court. 
C)  in criminal law it must be carried out by local police. 
D)  it often forms the basis of the arguments used later to reverse the previous decision and establish a new precedent. 
E)  it means that the case cannot be used as a precedent.

Question 16

The United States has a dual court system, meaning there are

Accepted Answer

A)  civil courts and criminal courts. 
B)  misdemeanor and felony courts. 
C)  state and federal courts. 
D)  state and local courts. 
E)  district courts and territorial courts. 
A)  civil courts and criminal courts. 
B)  misdemeanor and felony courts. 
C)  state and federal courts. 
D)  state and local courts. 
E)  district courts and territorial courts.

Question 17

Judicial activism means

Accepted Answer

A)  the Supreme Court should accept as many cases for decision as it can. 
B)  the Supreme Court should actively check the other branches of government when they exceed their authority. 
C)  the Supreme Court should have the power of judicial review. 
D)  the courts should defer to decisions made by the elected representatives of the people whenever possible. 
E)  the members of the Supreme Court should deliver as many public speeches as possible, in an effort to engage and inform the American people. 
A)  the Supreme Court should accept as many cases for decision as it can. 
B)  the Supreme Court should actively check the other branches of government when they exceed their authority. 
C)  the Supreme Court should have the power of judicial review. 
D)  the courts should defer to decisions made by the elected representatives of the people whenever possible. 
E)  the members of the Supreme Court should deliver as many public speeches as possible, in an effort to engage and inform the American people.

Question 18

Each state

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A)  has at least one federal district court. 
B)  has exactly one federal district court. 
C)  has three federal district courts. 
D)  has several federal district courts and one federal appeals court. 
E)  makes up part of the jurisdiction of a federal district court. 
A)  has at least one federal district court. 
B)  has exactly one federal district court. 
C)  has three federal district courts. 
D)  has several federal district courts and one federal appeals court. 
E)  makes up part of the jurisdiction of a federal district court.

Question 19

Most court cases are decided on precedent because

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A)  it is important to set a uniform common set of rules for the country. 
B)  judges would rather play it safe and reuse old decisions. 
C)  it is easier for recording-keeping purposes. 
D)  the established body of judge-made law covers all cases that might come up. 
E)  Options B and C are true. 
A)  it is important to set a uniform common set of rules for the country. 
B)  judges would rather play it safe and reuse old decisions. 
C)  it is easier for recording-keeping purposes. 
D)  the established body of judge-made law covers all cases that might come up. 
E)  Options B and C are true.

Question 20

When William Rehnquist was appointed chief justice in 1986,

Accepted Answer

A)  Supreme Court decisions had always been in line with conservative ideology. 
B)  justices became even more fixed in their ideological orientations. 
C)  the commerce clause was struck down by liberal justices. 
D)  the Supreme Court began a shift toward greater conservatism. 
E)  the Supreme Court lost its swing votes. 
A)  Supreme Court decisions had always been in line with conservative ideology. 
B)  justices became even more fixed in their ideological orientations. 
C)  the commerce clause was struck down by liberal justices. 
D)  the Supreme Court began a shift toward greater conservatism. 
E)  the Supreme Court lost its swing votes.

Which of the following are important requirements that must be met before a case can be brought to court?

Is Sharia Law really an issue in the American Court System? Describe states' responses to this issue and provide an example were sharia law is in use.

The last step in the decision-making process of the Supreme Court is

The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law or action is called

Describe the changes to the federal court system in an effort to fight terrorism

Federal Judges are

Is it legitimate that the United States Supreme Court possesses the power of judicial review? Why, or why not?

Diversity of citizenship

Compare and contrast the theories of judicial activism and judicial restraint and theories of strict construction and broad construction.

In the United States

The Supreme Court cases, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and McDonald v. Chicago, were victories for the

Appointments to the federal courts of appeal

The result of partisanship in judicial nominations is

Describe some of the judicial traditions and doctrines that act as a restraint of the courts.

A dissenting opinion can be important because

The United States has a dual court system, meaning there are

Judicial activism means

Each state

Most court cases are decided on precedent because

When William Rehnquist was appointed chief justice in 1986,

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

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Exam 13: The Courts

Which of the following are important requirements that must be met before a case can be brought to court?

Is Sharia Law really an issue in the American Court System? Describe states' responses to this issue and provide an example were sharia law is in use.

The last step in the decision-making process of the Supreme Court is

The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law or action is called

Describe the changes to the federal court system in an effort to fight terrorism

Federal Judges are

Is it legitimate that the United States Supreme Court possesses the power of judicial review? Why, or why not?

Diversity of citizenship

Compare and contrast the theories of judicial activism and judicial restraint and theories of strict construction and broad construction.

In the United States

The Supreme Court cases, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and McDonald v. Chicago, were victories for the

Appointments to the federal courts of appeal

The result of partisanship in judicial nominations is

Describe some of the judicial traditions and doctrines that act as a restraint of the courts.

A dissenting opinion can be important because

The United States has a dual court system, meaning there are

Judicial activism means

Each state

Most court cases are decided on precedent because

When William Rehnquist was appointed chief justice in 1986,

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns, Elections, and the Media

The Congress

The President

The Bureaucracy

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters