Exam 9: The Judiciary

Judicial __________ is a philosophy of judicial decision making that posits judges should use their power broadly to further justice.

Who represents the federal government in appeals to the Supreme Court?

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

Which of the following is an opinion written by a justice in the majority that outlines additional considerations he or she thinks are important?

All federal judicial nominations are first referred to which of the following for a hearing?

__________ believe that courts should interpret the Constitution as the Framers wrote and originally intended it.

Describe the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction.

Which Article of the Constitution creates the federal judiciary?

What is the relationship between the supremacy clause and judicial review?

Who presides over trials for presidential impeachment?

When is the Supreme Court most likely to hear a case?

In 1987,the Senate refused to confirm the nomination of which of the following to the Supreme Court?

The solicitor general handles all appeals on behalf of the __________ before the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court provides a statement of the legal reasoning behind its decisions in written __________.

A(n)__________ brief might be submitted by an interest group hoping to sway the Supreme Court's decision by providing the group's legal rationale for why the Court should rule a certain way.

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

How many courts of appeals are in the federal system?

In which type of court do cases generally begin?

The Supreme Court only has original jurisdiction.

Describe the strict constructionist judicial philosophy.Give an example of how it might be used.