Exam 13: Courts Judicial Politics

Who is generally considered to be the swing vote on the Roberts Court?

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases in which the United States is a party.

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

Which body or office must confirm all federal judges?

The conference of the U.S.Supreme Court is __________.

How many courts of appeals are in the federal system?

The doctrine of original intent states that the Constitution should be interpreted in light of modern values.

Which of the following appoints U.S.federal judges?

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

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

In the federal court system,which jurisdiction represents where cases generally begin and are initially decided?

The district courts are appellate courts.

Which of the following is the authority vested in a particular court to hear and decide the issues in a particular case?

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

Following oral arguments,the justices gather for a __________,during which they discuss the case and cast preliminary votes.

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

During their presidencies,Ronald Reagan and George H.W.Bush were able to fill what percent of the federal district and appellate court judgeships?

Of all the federal courts,only the __________ is established by the Constitution.

The doctrine of original intent takes the values of the __________ as expressed in the text of the Constitution and attempts to apply these values to current conditions.

Litigants have an automatic right of appeal to the Supreme Court.