Question 1

John has been convicted of violating a federal criminal statute.Explain how John's case could reach the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that John

Question 2

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and cases in which a state or states are a party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The circuit courts hear appeals from the __________ courts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The circuit courts hear appeals from the...

Question 4

The vast majority of in forma pauperis petitions seeking the Supreme Court's review come from __________.

Accepted Answer

A) law clerks 
B) plaintiffs 
C) prisoners 
D) interest groups 
A) law clerks 
B) plaintiffs 
C) prisoners 
D) interest groups

Question 5

The size of the Supreme Court docket has grown significantly since the 1970s;during that same time,the number of cases heard by the Court __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The size of the Supreme Court docket...

Question 6

If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case will be heard by the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case...

Question 7

Just because judges make independent decisions does not mean they are free to do whatever they wish.Which of the following concepts constrains judicial decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A) judicial review 
B) supremacy 
C) originalism 
D) precedent 
A) judicial review 
B) supremacy 
C) originalism 
D) precedent

Question 8

Under its appellate jurisdiction,the Supreme Court can review appeals from state supreme court decisions that raise questions of federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The __________ system is based on the theory that arguing over law and evidence guarantees fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) appeals 
B) adversary 
C) amicus curiae 
D) certiorari 
A) appeals 
B) adversary 
C) amicus curiae 
D) certiorari

Question 10

Explain why federal judges are appointed for a life term.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss the Fr

Question 11

How are interest groups involved in judicial nominations?

Accepted Answer

A) Interest groups typically stay out of federal nominations,but are active endorsing judicial candidates who are elected at the state level. 
B) Interest groups are not involved in influencing the nomination process. 
C) Interest groups wait for the president to announce federal nominees,and then they either endorse or oppose them. 
D) Even before justices are nominated,interest groups rank candidates and inform the media about their support for or opposition to potential nominees. 
A) Interest groups typically stay out of federal nominations,but are active endorsing judicial candidates who are elected at the state level. 
B) Interest groups are not involved in influencing the nomination process. 
C) Interest groups wait for the president to announce federal nominees,and then they either endorse or oppose them. 
D) Even before justices are nominated,interest groups rank candidates and inform the media about their support for or opposition to potential nominees.

Question 12

Which of the following can modify a decision of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) executive order 
B) federal statute 
C) constitutional amendment 
D) writ of certiorari 
A) executive order 
B) federal statute 
C) constitutional amendment 
D) writ of certiorari

Question 13

Who brings the case before the court in civil cases?

Accepted Answer

A) the prosecutor 
B) the district attorney 
C) the plaintiff 
D) the appellee 
A) the prosecutor 
B) the district attorney 
C) the plaintiff 
D) the appellee

Question 14

In a criminal case,a defendant might agree to a __________ to avoid facing trial for a more serious offense and a lengthier sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) trial 
B) punishment 
C) judicial 
D) plea bargain 
A) trial 
B) punishment 
C) judicial 
D) plea bargain

Question 15

The U.S.courts of appeals are divided into __________ judicial circuits in the states and U.S.territories;another court of appeal is located in the District of Columbia.

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 12 
C) 13 
D) 11 
A) 9 
B) 12 
C) 13 
D) 11

Question 16

You are a judicial nominee who is being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee.A senator asks you to state your position on abortion.To have the greatest chance of being confirmed,how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

A) by candidly explaining your personal views about abortion 
B) by discussing whether you agree or disagree with the Court's legal reasoning in abortion cases such as Roe v.Wade 
C) by offering an opinion on abortion that you believe most members of the committee would endorse 
D) by refusing to answer the question 
A) by candidly explaining your personal views about abortion 
B) by discussing whether you agree or disagree with the Court's legal reasoning in abortion cases such as Roe v.Wade 
C) by offering an opinion on abortion that you believe most members of the committee would endorse 
D) by refusing to answer the question

Question 17

The custom of senatorial courtesy is not observed with Supreme Court nominees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although the Court resolves many issues,it also sometimes __________ the case,sending it back to the lower court with instructions to act in accordance with its opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) remands 
B) denies 
C) rejects 
D) discards 
A) remands 
B) denies 
C) rejects 
D) discards

Question 19

Only a(n)__________ court can review the decisions of a lower court.

Accepted Answer

A) trial 
B) administrative 
C) constitutional 
D) appellate 
A) trial 
B) administrative 
C) constitutional 
D) appellate

Question 20

What is one of the main purposes of the Space of Her Own program?

Accepted Answer

A) to boost the number of women in the federal judiciary 
B) to boost the number of women entering law school 
C) to reduce young girls' risk of involvement in criminal activity 
D) to provide female defendants with legal counsel 
A) to boost the number of women in the federal judiciary 
B) to boost the number of women entering law school 
C) to reduce young girls' risk of involvement in criminal activity 
D) to provide female defendants with legal counsel

John has been convicted of violating a federal criminal statute.Explain how John's case could reach the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and cases in which a state or states are a party.

The circuit courts hear appeals from the __________ courts.

The vast majority of in forma pauperis petitions seeking the Supreme Court's review come from __________.

The size of the Supreme Court docket has grown significantly since the 1970s;during that same time,the number of cases heard by the Court __________.

If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case will be heard by the __________.

Just because judges make independent decisions does not mean they are free to do whatever they wish.Which of the following concepts constrains judicial decision-making?

Under its appellate jurisdiction,the Supreme Court can review appeals from state supreme court decisions that raise questions of federal law.

The __________ system is based on the theory that arguing over law and evidence guarantees fairness.

Explain why federal judges are appointed for a life term.

How are interest groups involved in judicial nominations?

Which of the following can modify a decision of the Supreme Court?

Who brings the case before the court in civil cases?

In a criminal case,a defendant might agree to a __________ to avoid facing trial for a more serious offense and a lengthier sentence.

The U.S.courts of appeals are divided into __________ judicial circuits in the states and U.S.territories;another court of appeal is located in the District of Columbia.

You are a judicial nominee who is being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee.A senator asks you to state your position on abortion.To have the greatest chance of being confirmed,how should you respond?

The custom of senatorial courtesy is not observed with Supreme Court nominees.

Although the Court resolves many issues,it also sometimes __________ the case,sending it back to the lower court with instructions to act in accordance with its opinion.

Only a(n)__________ court can review the decisions of a lower court.

What is one of the main purposes of the Space of Her Own program?

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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Exam 13: The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

John has been convicted of violating a federal criminal statute.Explain how John's case could reach the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors and cases in which a state or states are a party.

The circuit courts hear appeals from the __________ courts.

The vast majority of in forma pauperis petitions seeking the Supreme Court's review come from __________.

The size of the Supreme Court docket has grown significantly since the 1970s;during that same time,the number of cases heard by the Court __________.

If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case will be heard by the __________.

Just because judges make independent decisions does not mean they are free to do whatever they wish.Which of the following concepts constrains judicial decision-making?

Under its appellate jurisdiction,the Supreme Court can review appeals from state supreme court decisions that raise questions of federal law.

The __________ system is based on the theory that arguing over law and evidence guarantees fairness.

Explain why federal judges are appointed for a life term.

How are interest groups involved in judicial nominations?

Which of the following can modify a decision of the Supreme Court?

Who brings the case before the court in civil cases?

In a criminal case,a defendant might agree to a __________ to avoid facing trial for a more serious offense and a lengthier sentence.

The U.S.courts of appeals are divided into __________ judicial circuits in the states and U.S.territories;another court of appeal is located in the District of Columbia.

You are a judicial nominee who is being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee.A senator asks you to state your position on abortion.To have the greatest chance of being confirmed,how should you respond?

The custom of senatorial courtesy is not observed with Supreme Court nominees.

Although the Court resolves many issues,it also sometimes __________ the case,sending it back to the lower court with instructions to act in accordance with its opinion.

Only a(n)__________ court can review the decisions of a lower court.

What is one of the main purposes of the Space of Her Own program?

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

Filters