Question 1

The ruling in which of the following cases struck down state-mandated segregation in public schools?

Accepted Answer

A) Gideon v.Wainwright 
B) McCulloch v.Maryland 
C) Brown v.Board of Education 
D) Plessy v.Ferguson 
A) Gideon v.Wainwright 
B) McCulloch v.Maryland 
C) Brown v.Board of Education 
D) Plessy v.Ferguson C

Question 2

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal circuit courts and district courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What impact does stare decisis have on the judicial system?

Accepted Answer

A) It promotes adherence to the Constitution. 
B) It promotes responsiveness of judicial decisions to changing social conditions. 
C) It promotes open discussion of competing legal arguments. 
D) It promotes uniformity and stability. 
A) It promotes adherence to the Constitution. 
B) It promotes responsiveness of judicial decisions to changing social conditions. 
C) It promotes open discussion of competing legal arguments. 
D) It promotes uniformity and stability. D

Question 4

What are the opposing viewpoints regarding diversifying the federal judiciary?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss the vi

Question 5

How is a case determined to be a justiciable dispute and therefore eligible to be heard by a federal judge?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss how th

Question 6

Federal judges decide only __________ disputes,or disputes that grow out of actual cases or controversies that are capable of settlement by legal methods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Federal judges decide only __________ disputes,or disputes...

Question 7

As illustrated in the Roberts' Court decision in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission,when a court strikes down legislation,__________.

Accepted Answer

A) it is usually supported in its decision to check the other branches 
B) it risks drawing criticism and questions about its authority 
C) it risks its decision being completely ignored by the other branches 
D) it usually waits until it has complete unanimity in the decision 
A) it is usually supported in its decision to check the other branches 
B) it risks drawing criticism and questions about its authority 
C) it risks its decision being completely ignored by the other branches 
D) it usually waits until it has complete unanimity in the decision

Question 8

In a __________,the defendant generally agrees to plead guilty to a lesser offense to avoid trial on a more serious offense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a __________,the defendant generally agrees to...

Question 9

Describe the Supreme Court's decision to strike down state law in Brown v.Board of Education.How could this decision be considered judicial activism?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe how t

Question 10

What do presidents look for in selecting a Supreme Court justice?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss the im

Question 11

According to Article II,which of the following must confirm all federal judges?

Accepted Answer

A) House of Representatives 
B) Supreme Court 
C) Senate 
D) president 
A) House of Representatives 
B) Supreme Court 
C) Senate 
D) president

Question 12

Describe the role of senatorial courtesy in presidential judicial appointments.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define senator

Question 13

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) five 
B) six 
C) twelve 
D) nine 
A) five 
B) six 
C) twelve 
D) nine

Question 14

Under the Judiciary Act of 1789,the federal judiciary was divided into a three-tiered system that exists to this day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What was the main consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v.Windsor in 2013?

Accepted Answer

A) If a same-sex couple is legally married by their state,they must be treated as married by the federal government. 
B) If a same-sex couple is legally married in one state,their marriage must be recognized by all states. 
C) If a same-sex couple is legally married by their state,the federal government is not required to recognize the marriage. 
D) If a same-sex couple is legally married by a federal judge,their home state is not required to recognize the marriage. 
A) If a same-sex couple is legally married by their state,they must be treated as married by the federal government. 
B) If a same-sex couple is legally married in one state,their marriage must be recognized by all states. 
C) If a same-sex couple is legally married by their state,the federal government is not required to recognize the marriage. 
D) If a same-sex couple is legally married by a federal judge,their home state is not required to recognize the marriage.

Question 16

Only the Supreme Court can review the decisions of state courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the two types of jurisdiction courts can have?

Accepted Answer

A) original and appellate 
B) constitutional and statutory 
C) active and restrained 
D) legislative and constitutional 
A) original and appellate 
B) constitutional and statutory 
C) active and restrained 
D) legislative and constitutional

Question 18

Explain the "rule of four" and its relationship to review in the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that revi

Question 19

Describe the difference between civil and criminal law.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that i

Question 20

The Supreme Court regularly exercises its original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ruling in which of the following cases struck down state-mandated segregation in public schools?

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal circuit courts and district courts.

What impact does stare decisis have on the judicial system?

What are the opposing viewpoints regarding diversifying the federal judiciary?

How is a case determined to be a justiciable dispute and therefore eligible to be heard by a federal judge?

Federal judges decide only __________ disputes,or disputes that grow out of actual cases or controversies that are capable of settlement by legal methods.

As illustrated in the Roberts' Court decision in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission,when a court strikes down legislation,__________.

In a __________,the defendant generally agrees to plead guilty to a lesser offense to avoid trial on a more serious offense.

Describe the Supreme Court's decision to strike down state law in Brown v.Board of Education.How could this decision be considered judicial activism?

What do presidents look for in selecting a Supreme Court justice?

According to Article II,which of the following must confirm all federal judges?

Describe the role of senatorial courtesy in presidential judicial appointments.

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

Under the Judiciary Act of 1789,the federal judiciary was divided into a three-tiered system that exists to this day.

What was the main consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v.Windsor in 2013?

Only the Supreme Court can review the decisions of state courts.

What are the two types of jurisdiction courts can have?

Explain the "rule of four" and its relationship to review in the Supreme Court.

Describe the difference between civil and criminal law.

The Supreme Court regularly exercises its original jurisdiction.

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Exam 13: The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

The ruling in which of the following cases struck down state-mandated segregation in public schools?

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal circuit courts and district courts.

What impact does stare decisis have on the judicial system?

What are the opposing viewpoints regarding diversifying the federal judiciary?

How is a case determined to be a justiciable dispute and therefore eligible to be heard by a federal judge?

Federal judges decide only __________ disputes,or disputes that grow out of actual cases or controversies that are capable of settlement by legal methods.

As illustrated in the Roberts' Court decision in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission,when a court strikes down legislation,__________.

In a __________,the defendant generally agrees to plead guilty to a lesser offense to avoid trial on a more serious offense.

Describe the Supreme Court's decision to strike down state law in Brown v.Board of Education.How could this decision be considered judicial activism?

What do presidents look for in selecting a Supreme Court justice?

According to Article II,which of the following must confirm all federal judges?

Describe the role of senatorial courtesy in presidential judicial appointments.

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

Under the Judiciary Act of 1789,the federal judiciary was divided into a three-tiered system that exists to this day.

What was the main consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v.Windsor in 2013?

Only the Supreme Court can review the decisions of state courts.

What are the two types of jurisdiction courts can have?

Explain the "rule of four" and its relationship to review in the Supreme Court.

Describe the difference between civil and criminal law.

The Supreme Court regularly exercises its original jurisdiction.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

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